Doctoral Researcher in Aircraft Design Software Enhginee

TN Germany; München; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Doctoral Researcher in Aircraft Design Software Engineering. This exciting role involves working on an open-source aircraft design framework, contributing to innovative research and teaching on future aircraft concepts. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills in Modern C++ and Python, along with a passion for solving complex engineering problems. This full-time, fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to impact sustainable aircraft configurations while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Join a forward-thinking institution that values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in software development with aerospace knowledge.
• Excellent programming skills in Modern C++ and Python.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research activities and contribute to lectures.
• Organizational tasks within the chair.

Kenntnisse

Modern C++

Python

Software Development

Aerospace Knowledge

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Ausbildung

MSc. in Informatics

Diploma in a Related Field

Jobbeschreibung

Doctoral Researcher in Aircraft Design Software Engineering, Munich

**Client:** Technical University of Munich

**Location:** Munich

**Job Category:** Other

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**EU work permit required:** Yes

**Job Reference:** ed7be70c9059

**Job Views:** 2

**Posted:** 05.05.2025

**Expiry Date:** 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Doctoral Researcher in Aircraft Design Software Engineering

The Chair for Aircraft Design at the Technical University of Munich is seeking a doctoral researcher in Aircraft Design Software Engineering. You will work within a national multi-university research group on an open-source aircraft design framework to support research and teaching on future aircraft concepts. Your work will sit at the intersection of software engineering and aircraft conceptual design.

About us

The Chair for Aircraft Design focuses on designing manned and unmanned aircraft, emphasizing scenario analysis, future trends, technologies, and operational analyses for civil and military aircraft. We are engaged in interdisciplinary research combining aerospace and software development, aiming to explore how new technologies can enable sustainable and innovative aircraft configurations. Our development of the open-source UNICADO framework aims to enhance aerodynamic, fuel efficiency, and overall aircraft performance while being extendable for research and educational purposes.

Your contribution

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in software development, preferably with aerospace knowledge, holding a MSc. or Dipl. degree in informatics or a related field, with excellent programming skills in Modern C++ and Python. You should have a successful track record in software projects, a passion for solving complex engineering problems, and good communication skills in English for publishing scientific papers. Responsibilities include research activities, contributing to lectures, and organizational tasks within the chair.

We provide

A full-time, fixed-term research position with a salary according to the German public service salary scale (TV-L E13). TUM is an equal opportunity employer, especially encouraging applications from women and individuals with disabilities.