PhD: Micro-Vibration Simulation & Testing for Spacecraft

Laplace Expert Ltd; Vlaams-Brabant; Remote; EUR 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

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

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