Aeroelastic Modelling Specialist — Platform-Ready Simulations

Vestas; Aarhus kommune; On-site; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Specialist - Aeroelastic Modelling to lead the aeroelastic modelling capability within the LaC Modelling team, govern simulation frameworks, and ensure accurate physics and robust software across next-generation wind turbines.

You will work at the intersection of physics, software, and engineering, reduce dependence on individual experts, and drive reproducible results, validation, and scalable solutions for certification workflows.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace/Aeronautical, Computational, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in aeroelasticity, structural dynamics, and simulation of wind turbines, aircraft wings, or other flexible structures
• Hands-on expertise with aeroelastic and computational structural dynamics tools such as HAWC2, HAWCStab2, FLEX, Bladed, OpenFAST, or similar platforms
• Proven experience developing, owning, or governing modelling frameworks, solver environments, and production-grade engineering software used by engineering teams
• Strong understanding of modelling fidelity, numerical methods, solver behaviour, verification, validation, and the application of simulation results to engineering decisions
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, provide technical leadership, challenge assumptions, and drive technology development from concept through implementation
• Experience with Python and modern engineering workflows, including software modernization, data-driven/model validation approaches, and exposure to machine-learning-supported engineering methods is considered an advantage

Responsibilities

• Own the Aeroelastic Modelling capability as a governed service within the Simulation Production System, including canonical solver contracts, model-agnostic I/O schemas, validity boundaries, regression-test baselines, release criteria, and engineering evidence required for downstream loads, stability, surrogate, and certification workflows
• Act as the technical authority for modelling systems, ensuring the physical accuracy, numerical robustness, and engineering quality of simulation models and results
• Lead the evolution of aeroelastic solver technologies, improving performance, maintainability, scalability, and integration with emerging modelling needs
• Provide expert technical guidance and troubleshooting support across turbine modelling activities, enabling high-quality engineering decisions throughout the product lifecycle
• Drive modelling-related technology initiatives and capability development, strengthening Vestas' long-term competitiveness, platform readiness, and engineering excellence
• Promote technical rigor and continuous improvement by challenging assumptions, identifying risks, and ensuring reliable, traceable, and reproducible simulation outcomes

Skills

Aeroelastic modelling

Numerical methods

Engineering leadership

Python

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace/Computational/Civil Eng

Tools

HAWC2

HAWCStab2

FLEX

Bladed

OpenFAST

Job description

Vestas is seeking a Specialist - Aeroelastic Modelling to lead the aeroelastic modelling capability within the LaC Modelling team, govern simulation frameworks, and ensure accurate physics and robust software across next-generation wind turbines.

You will work at the intersection of physics, software, and engineering, reduce dependence on individual experts, and drive reproducible results, validation, and scalable solutions for certification workflows.