PhD in Micro-Vibration Simulation and Testing for Satellite Systems

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Job summary

KU Leuven invites applications for a PhD researcher to develop simulation and testing methods for micro-vibrations in satellite systems based in Leuven. The four-year doctoral trajectory combines structural dynamics, multibody modelling and vibration testing to advance disturbance analysis and model validation.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics and contribute to both numerical and experimental work, with dissemination through

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics or a closely related discipline with a strong dynamics background.
• Strong background in dynamic simulation and/or structural testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop simulation and testing methods for micro-vibrations in satellite systems.
• Characterise disturbance transmission and validate high-fidelity models for space structures.
• Contribute to doctoral research with numerical and experimental work.

Skills

Structural dynamics

Multibody dynamics

Finite element modelling

MATLAB

Python

Vibration testing

Education

Master's degree in engineering/physics/math

Job description

PhD in Micro-Vibration Simulation and Testing for Satellite Systems

About This Opportunity

KU Leuven is recruiting a PhD researcher to develop simulation and testing methods for micro-vibrations in satellite systems. The position is based in Leuven and applications close on 30 October 2026.

The doctoral research focuses on predicting and experimentally characterising micro-vibrations in satellite systems. The work combines structural dynamics, multibody modelling and vibration testing to improve methods for analysing disturbance transmission and validating high-fidelity models for space structures.

micro-vibration satellite systems structural dynamics multibody dynamics vibration testing

Level PhD

Duration Typical four-year PhD trajectory.

Field Mechanical Dynamics and Vibration Engineering

Specialization Mechanical Engineering

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount Paid

Funding Status Paid

Requirements

Education

Applicants should hold a Master's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics or a closely related discipline with a strong background relevant to dynamics and modelling.

Experience

A strong background in dynamic simulation and/or structural testing is relevant to the project.

Technical Skills

Structural dynamics Multibody dynamics Finite element modelling MATLAB Python Vibration testing