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Today, we are looking for a full-time Project Engineer - Aerodynamic Design & Simulations.
Propulsion related projects are in the forefront of the VKI research portfolio. The Project Engineer will be responsible of the design of various components, including inlets, nozzles, by-pass ducts etc., for various propulsion system architectures enabling supersonic and hypersonic aviation in the framework of multiple civil and military platforms. The incumbent will also take an active role on the management of certain project tasks and reporting to the customers. The project engineer will have frequent interactions with our experts, project managers (to prepare and follow the projects), as well as with our support departments. Interest in business development is an asset.
Your responsibilities
- collaborate with the Project Office, Faculty and Assets & Resources for all technical aspects of the projects.
- take the lead in multiple engineering activities related to his/her fields of knowledge.
- contribute and/or take the lead to one/more proposals & projects of the Project Office.
- ensure a continuous knowledge and expertise exchange at the institute.
- report the progress and results of the project to the customer.
- seek new customers for the aerodynamic design activities.
Main activities
- Support one/multiple activities within proposals and/or projects under the coordination of different project leaders and partners.
- Collaborate proactively with the Project Office, Faculty, and Assets and resources to progress on his/her assignments.
- Report the status of the proposal/project activities to the respective Project Manager(s).
- Contribute to the development and growth of one/more Research Expertise Groups (REGs) by maintaining his/her technical skills up to date.
- He/she will be required to take technical leadership of one/more proposals and/or projects within the department.
Job requirements
You are a highly motivated and enthusiastic person with a passion for scientific research. You can work independently as well as part of a team. You are result-oriented, have good communication skills and have a pragmatic approach.
- Master in Engineering Sciences in fluid dynamics (or other relevant field of interest for the institute).
- Strong team spirit.
- Good organizational skills (time management, priority management).
- Problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and follow deadlines.
- Able to write state-of-the-art technical reports and prepare state-of-the-art presentation slides.
- Good written & oral communication in technical English. Knowledge of French is an asset.
We offer
- A permanent full-time contract
- An attractive salary package, including pension-, hospitalization- and dental insurances, as well as other fringe benefits
- A stimulating and challenging job
- Work with enthusiastic people driven by passion
- A flexible working culture with opportunities for partial homeworking
- An international environment with students, as a research and educational institution
Eligibility Criteria
As the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone who meets the eligibility criteria below is encouraged to apply for this position.
- meet the requirements for the duties concerned.
- be a citizen of one of the EU countries or Norway.
About the organisation
For 65 years as an international centre of excellence in fluid dynamics, the von Karman Institute (VKI) brings together young engineers and scientists from all over the world to study, improve their skills and perform their research.
“A scientist studies what is, whereas an engineer creates what never was “ Théodore von Kármán
Besides its mission of education, the von Karman Institute gathers the top-level scientists and engineers to work on very challenging projects as the next generation of engines, new propulsion concepts, the new green energy, the safety of industry, solutions for a cleaner space, the Mission to Mars and many other fields of research which can make the difference for the humankind. Those scientists have access to more than 50 wind tunnels and test rigs, some of them unique in the world to help them in their projects.
VKI is a team of people looking in the same direction, for a better future, not only scientists and engineers but also students, PhD candidates, PostDocs, IT, Human Resources, accountants, librarians, designers, and technicians and more....
Location: Close to Brussels @ Rhode-Saint-Genèse (Flemish-Brabant)
Informal enquiries: Bayindir H. Saracoglu, Research Expert (bayindir.saracoglu@vki.ac.be) or Philippe Planquart, CPMO (philippe.planquart@vki.ac.be)
Important: Please apply online, do NOT send your application by email.
