Digital Twin

Leonardo is a global industrial group, among the main global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a solid industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland and the US. It also operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies. In 2024, Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of € 17.8 bn, new orders for € 20.9 bn and invested € 2.5 bn in R&D. Innovation, continuous research, digital industry and sustainability are the pillars of its business worldwide. We are looking for a Digital Twin Researcher to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting high-quality applied research in the areas of Multiphysics simulations, multi-disciplinary optimization (MDO), enabling technologies and tools for deploying Digital Twin technologies, simulation workflow automation and HPC. In particular, we are looking for a candidate with expertise in any or more of the following areas: Electromagnetic Simulations (EM) –low frequency and high frequency–, Radar Cross Section simulations (RCS), communication blackout simulations, lighting impact assessment, Smart Radar Antenna Design and Simulation, metamaterials, model-based system engineering (MBSE), thermal management for electronic devices, Multiphysics simulations, multi-disciplinary optimization (MDO), and simulation workflow parametrization, automation, and parallelization. Qualifications: Master or PhD degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronics or Computer Science. Seniority: Expert. Desired technical skills and knowledge: Modeling and simulation background in aerospace, mechanical or electronic engineering; Knowledge of multiphysics simulations using high-fidelity methods (FVM, DGFEM, FEM, LBM, SPH, CSM, EM, CHT, CFD, FDTD, SBR and so on); Knowledge of commercial Multiphysics simulation software (e.g. Ansys, Altair, Dassault Systemes CST Studio Suite, icepack, ANSA Beta CAE, etc); Knowledge of open-source Multiphysics simulation software (e.g. OpenFOAM, OpenEMS, Meep, RaytrAMP, ELMER, Kratos, Firedrake/PETSC, NEC2, Netgen/NGSolve, etc); Knowledge of the MBSE and digital twin enabling technologies (e.g. Matlab-Simulink/Simscape, Simcenter Amesim, Modellica, Ansys Twin Builder, Altair Digital Twin); Experience with Linux Operating System; Experience using HPC infrastructures; Simulation skills in the areas of electromagnetic simulations and related Multiphysics (thermal, structural dynamics, vibration, etc.); Knowledge of radar cross section simulations using asymptotic and SBR solvers. Language Skills: Advanced English proficiency (B2–C1 level). Soft Skills: Team working. Proactiveness Problem solving. Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Ability to present complex information to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to autonomously manage research projects. Flexibility Other Requirements (e.g., Travel Availability, Certifications, etc.): Willingness to travel occasionally within the national territory. #J-18808-Ljbffr