Thermo-Fluid-Dynamic & Infrared Signature Engineer

TXT e-Tech , part of the TXT Group , is seeking Thermo-Fluid-Dynamic & Infrared Signature Engineers to work at one of our clients’ sites in the Aerospace & Aviation division.

Main responsabilities

• Implementation and application of one and three dimensional thermofluid dynamic models for next-generation aircraft;
• Development of thermal models for aircraft structures, including bays and external surfaces;
• Development and application of models for engine plume calculations;
• Implementation and application of models for IR signature calculations;
• Development and application of complex wall models (BRDF) and simplified radiation transport models, such as Malkmus;
• The candidate will be involved in the development and application of one and three dimensional numerical models for the thermofluid dynamic analysis of next-generation aircraft, engine plumes, and the related IR signature.

Required technical skills

• Experience in internal thermo-fluid-dynamic calculations and external aerodynamics;
• Basic knowledge of aircraft aerodynamics and major aircraft systems;
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of infrared radiation, including wall radiation, gas radiation, earthshine, sunshine, skyshine, and wall models;
• Experience with CFD software, such as SU2 or STAR-CCM+;
• Experience with CAD software, particularly CATIA V5;
• Excellent knowledge of Python and the MS Office suite;
• Excellent knowledge of the English language.

Nice to have

• Experience with Machine Learning and neural networks for the development of reduced-order/surrogate models;
• Knowledge of C/C++ and Amesim;
• Experience with Linux computing environments.

Education

Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering (preferably with a specialization in Aeromechanics and Systems), Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.

Why choose TXT GROUP

• Career opportunities in a fast-growing and profoundly changing company with international staff;
• Training on business-related topics;
• Corporate Benefits (health insurance, welfare, Ticket Restaurant, discounts as a group employee);
• The contract offered for this position is a permanent one, and the salary range for this position is between EUR 30.000 € and EUR 34.000 € gross per year;
• The grading/level will be defined during the selection process based on the candidate’s profile and in accordance with the National Collective Labor Agreement (Metalworking Industry).

This position is open to all applicants regardless of gender in accordance with Legislative Decree 198/2006. The company promotes equal opportunities and values diversity in all its forms.