Aeroelastic Modelling Specialist — Lead Advanced Wind Simulations

Vestas; Denmark; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Specialist - Aeroelastic Modelling to lead the aeroelastic modelling framework within the LaC Modelling team. You will influence solver technologies, ensure accurate simulations, and collaborate across disciplines to support next-generation wind turbine design.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in aeroelasticity, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with HAWC2/HAWCStab2/OpenFAST, plus Python and modern workflows to enable robust, reproducible results.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace/Aeronautical, Computational, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
• 10+ years of aeroelasticity, structural dynamics, and wind turbine or similar structure simulation experience
• Hands-on experience with aeroelastic and computational structural dynamics tools (HAWC2/HAWCStab2/FLEX/Bladed/OpenFAST)
• Proven experience owning or governing modelling frameworks and production-grade software
• Strong understanding of modelling fidelity, numerical methods, verification and validation

Responsibilities

• Own the Aeroelastic Modelling capability as a governed service within the Simulation Production System
• Act as technical authority for modelling systems and ensure physical accuracy and numerical robustness
• Lead evolution of aeroelastic solver technologies for performance and scalability
• Provide expert technical guidance across turbine modelling activities
• Drive modelling-related technology initiatives to strengthen long-term competitiveness
• Promote technical rigor and reproducible simulation outcomes

Skills

Aeroelastic modelling

Python

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering workflows

Education

Masters or PhD in Mechanical/Structural/Aero/Computational/Civil Engineering

Tools

HAWC2

HAWCStab2

FLEX

Bladed

OpenFAST

Job description

Vestas is seeking a Specialist - Aeroelastic Modelling to lead the aeroelastic modelling framework within the LaC Modelling team. You will influence solver technologies, ensure accurate simulations, and collaborate across disciplines to support next-generation wind turbine design.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in aeroelasticity, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with HAWC2/HAWCStab2/OpenFAST, plus Python and modern workflows to enable robust, reproducible results.