(Senior) Load Calculation Engineer (m/f/d)

Nordex; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Mobile work

Public transport subsidy

Bike leasing

Company pension

Health days

Job summary

Nordex is seeking an experienced aeroelastic simulation engineer to contribute to the safe and reliable design of modern wind turbines. You will work with experts across aerodynamics, structures, and systems engineering, developing validated models and preparing certification-ready documentation.

You will use advanced tools such as Alaska, Bladed, HAWC2 and FAST/OpenFAST, and you will create MATLAB scripts to optimize workflows.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of aeroelastic simulation experience for wind turbines.
• Strong knowledge of aeroelastic software such as Alaska, Bladed, HAWC2 or FAST/OpenFAST.
• Experience with wind turbine product development and IEC 61400-1 certification.
• Experience with HawcStab2 or similar stability tools preferred.
• Understanding load requirements for blades, towers, foundations, or drivetrain.
• Advanced MATLAB skills.
• Fluent in English; German and/or Spanish helpful.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform aeroelastic load calculations for wind turbines per IEC 61400-1.
• Conduct stability analyses using Alaska, Bladed, HAWC2 or FAST/OpenFAST.
• Develop and validate simulation models for multiple turbine platforms.
• Support product development from concept to prototype and serial verification.
• Prepare technical documentation for certification bodies.
• Analyze results, identify design-driving load cases, provide recommendations.
• Develop MATLAB scripts to streamline simulations and data processing.

Skills

Aeroelastic simulation

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, or equivalent

Tools

Alaska

Bladed

HAWC2

FAST/OpenFAST

HawcStab2

Job description

This role contributes directly to the safe and reliable design of modern wind turbines. You work closely with experts in aerodynamics, control engineering, structures, and systems engineering. Using advanced simulation tools, you evaluate loads, stability, and structural behavior across different turbine platforms to support robust product development.

YOUR TASKS

• Perform aeroelastic load calculations for wind turbines in accordance with IEC 61400-1
• Conduct stability analyses using tools such as Alaska, Bladed, HAWC2 or FAST/OpenFAST
• Develop, validate, and optimize simulation models for various turbine platforms
• Support product development phases from concept evaluation through prototype design to serial verification
• Prepare technical documentation for certification processes and interface with certification bodies
• Analyze simulation results, identify design-driving load cases, and provide engineering recommendations
• Develop MATLAB scripts and tools to improve simulation workflows and data processing

YOUR PROFILE

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, or equivalent
• At least 5 years of experience in aeroelastic simulation of wind turbines or similar functions
• Strong knowledge of aeroelastic software such as Alaska, Bladed, HAWC2 or FAST/OpenFAST
• Experience in wind turbine product development, including load calculation to IEC 61400-1 and certification
• Experience with HawcStab2 or similar stability analysis tools preferred
• Understanding of load requirements for components such as blades, tower/foundation, or drivetrain
• Advanced MATLAB skills
• Fluent in English; German and/or Spanish skills preferred
• Willingness to travel occasionally

YOUR BENEFITS

Nordex offers a range of attractive benefits - here's a selection of what you can look forward to.

#GreenerFuture

Shape a sustainable future with us - your work makes a real contribution to the environment.

#Flexibility:

Work-life balance is important to us - we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.

#Mobility:

We promote sustainable mobility - we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.

#CareForTomorrow:

With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future - complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.

#Health

Your health matters to us - benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.

#Holiday:

We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.

#OneCompany

Stronger together- with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.

#CorporateBenefits:

Saving made easy - enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.

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Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.

In principle, employment is also possible on a part-time basis.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40 years. With more than 57 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex