Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Research Associate – CFD Simulation, Design Optimization

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Hamburg • Germany

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Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • You will carry out research and development projects in the areas of CFD optimization and design automation
  • You will take on project leadership of the EU project "exFan" to optimize heat exchangers in aircraft engines for the aviation of the future (Zero Emission Aviation)
  • Acquiring, executing and managing additional publicly funded research and development projects as well as industry projects is also part of your responsibilities
  • You will actively help shape future research topics and projects in the context of sustainable propulsion technologies and develop creative solution approaches that you will implement together with an interdisciplinary team
  • You will present and document your results in scientific publications and at international specialist conferences
  • In addition, you will supervise Bachelor's and Master's theses in the field of fluid-dynamics simulation and optimization

Requirements

  • Completed scientific university degree (Master's or university diploma) in a STEM field, ideally Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Computational Engineering
  • Solid experience in numerical flow simulation (CFD) and confident handling of Ansys (Fluent/CFX)
  • Confident use of a modern programming language, preferably Python, to automate simulation workflows
  • Knowledge of parametric component design and an understanding of additive manufacturing
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in very good German and English (language level C)
Benefits
  • Opportunities to initiate a wide range of projects with pioneering relevance for society, industry and your personal development
  • Varied and exciting tasks at the interface between research and industry
  • Work in our dynamic and committed team with diverse research topics
  • Scope to implement innovative ideas and a high degree of personal responsibility
  • Flexible and family-friendly working hours and the option for mobile/remote work
  • Company pension scheme (VBL)
  • Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
  • Job ticket

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Hard skills
CFD optimizationdesign automationnumerical flow simulationAnsysFluentCFXPythonparametric component designadditive manufacturing
Soft skills
project leadershipcommunication skillsteam collaborationcreative problem solving
Certifications
Master's degreeuniversity diploma