Research Scientist (m/f/d) for Future Propulsion Systems

Overview

Shape the future of aviation with us today and join us as :

Research Scientist (m / f / d) for Future Propulsion Systems

in the field of Aeronautical / Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering

Full-time | Fixed-Term

Our challenges :

Understand the potentials of revolutionary propulsion systems for future aircraft designs

Incubate novel ideas for innovative propulsion systems with a high level of technical creativity and progress them jointly with the aero propulsion community

Develop methods for the conceptual design, performance simulation and aircraft integration of highly advanced motive power solutions, featuring revolutionary gas turbine engines, hybrid system architectures and new types of energy such as hydrogen

Understand and evaluate the impact on climate change and possible technology options

Combine the views of an aircraft architect (generalist) and a specialist in propulsion within the interdisciplinary project work

Conduct joint projects in the field of advanced aircraft and propulsion system design in cooperation with industrial partners and international research institutions

We need you because :

You are excited about the aviation challenges and passionate to develop new ideas and provide scientific answers for innovative propulsion solutions

You have successfully completed your Master's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and either already earned a PhD degree or you intend to obtain one

You can draw from a thorough understanding of heat engine thermodynamics as well as a solid comprehension of fuel cell systems

You have gained relevant experience in the fields of aircraft propulsion conceptual design and / or performance calculation

You have excellent mathematical and analytical skills, good programming skills (e.g. MATLAB, Python) and are willing to familiarise yourself with new topics and tools

You are interested in multidisciplinary, target-oriented tasks within joint academic or industry projects

You are proficient in German and English

What to expect :

International team with a high qualification level

Acknowledged research institution - with our feet on the ground and our thoughts in the air

Interdisciplinary cooperation of engineers, natural and social scientists

Modern working environment on the Ludwig Bölkow Campus in Taufkirchen near Munich

A team-oriented working culture

Flat hierarchies and short communication paths

Challenging tasks

Versatile, creative activities

Numerous opportunities to enhance and broaden your competencies

What we offer :

Attractive salary package according to the public tariff system plus performance-oriented compensation

Retirement Pension Plan

Professional training (in-house and / or external seminars)

Flexible Working Hours

Subsidised canteen

Occupational Health Management

Company sports (football, running group)

Parking Lot

Good accessibility by public transport

Home Office

The position is to be filled immediately and initially fixed-term. As we wish to increase the share of women in the team, we would be particularly interested in receiving relevant applications. People with disabilities will be given priority in the case of equal qualifications.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Do you have any questions?

Michaela Richter will be happy to help :

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