Aerodynamics & Aerothermodynamics Engineer

16 ore fa

Turin, Piedmont, Italia Thales Group Tempo pieno
Overview

In this role you design and evaluate aerothermodynamics for space re-entry scenarios, developing CFD models and protecting vehicles with optimized TPS. You work within the Thermal & Environmental Control and Propulsion department to define requirements and support R&D. You translate complex aerothermal data into reliable loads and design choices, while coordinating test campaigns. Your work contributes to mission success and advances space vehicle performance. You join a multidisciplinary team driving innovative solutions for space exploration and defense.

Responsabilità
  • Assess and define system and mission requirements
  • Perform CFD modelling and flow-field simulations; quantify aerothermal loads
  • Define thermal protection systems and preliminarily evaluate TPS performance
  • Preliminary design optimization of thermal protection and related structures
  • Oversee test campaigns and ensure data quality
  • Create aerodynamics and aerothermodynamics databases for control
  • Support and manage R&D activities
Requisiti fondamentali
  • Master degree in Aerospace Engineering or Physics
  • Experience in CFD; industrial or academic background
  • Solid fundamentals in fluid dynamics and aerothermodynamics
  • Proficiency in programming (Fortran, C++); Matlab
  • Knowledge of CFD tools (Metacomp CFD++, Ansys Fluent or equivalent) is a plus
  • Team orientation; curiosity, proactivity, autonomy
  • Multidisciplinary engineering mindset (fluid-dynamics, thermal, mission analysis, flight dynamics)
  • Good English (spoken and written)
  • Willingness to travel for business
  • teamwork
  • curiosity
  • proactivity
  • CFD modelling
  • aerothermodynamics
  • Fortran