Scientist, Aeronautical Battery Design & Testing (Hybrid)

AIT Austrian Institute of Technology; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 55.200 - 67.467; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Meal allowance

Pension fund

Flexitime with up to 50% home office

Conference travel support

Zusammenfassung

AIT Austrian Institute of Technology in Vienna seeks a PhD-level engineer to advance next-generation aeronautical battery systems, including design, testing, and modelling from cell to pack.

You will collaborate with European partners, publish in top journals, and supervise PhD/master students, with English proficiency required and German desirable. The role offers flexible work arrangements and strong research opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• PhD-level qualification in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering, with focus on battery design and testing.
• Alternatively, MSc-level qualification with relevant experience accepted.
• Publication record in high-ranking journals is essential.
• Experience in profiles: AI/ML in engineering; high voltage design; light-weight design; hybrid-electric systems for aircraft.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, or similar languages.
• Knowledge of battery electrochemistry and modelling valued.
• Experience with tools such as ANSYS, Modelica, or Dymola valued.
• Experience in European projects (Horizon Europe/Clean Aviation) is an asset.
• Strong motivation for scientific career; excellent English; German desirable.

Aufgaben

• Support development of next generation batteries for aeronautical applications from cell selection to pack testing.
• Develop and test physics-based AI/ML methods interconnecting testing and design.
• Develop numerical tools for predicting battery states and safety at cell to pack level.
• Interface with scientists and engineers across Europe.
• Work with European institutions and international partners on multi-year projects.
• Build your network and help define strategic research directions; assist in proposals.
• Publish results in high-ranking journals and support others in publishing.
• Supervise PhD and master’s students.

Kenntnisse

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

English writing

Communication

Ausbildung

PhD-level in Electrical/Aerospace/Mechanical Eng or Physics

MSc-level with relevant experience

Tools

ANSYS

Modelica

Dymola

Jobbeschreibung

AIT Austrian Institute of Technology in Vienna seeks a PhD-level engineer to advance next-generation aeronautical battery systems, including design, testing, and modelling from cell to pack.

You will collaborate with European partners, publish in top journals, and supervise PhD/master students, with English proficiency required and German desirable. The role offers flexible work arrangements and strong research opportunities.