Senior Load Calculation Engineer (m/f/d)

Nordex SE; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex SE invites applications for a Senior Load Calculation Engineer in Madrid. The role centers on performing aeroelastic load calculations, analyzing complex datasets, and supporting site suitability assessments across lifecycle stages. You will calibrate control strategies, validate methodologies, and generate technical reports to support certifications and design updates.

Ideal candidates hold an M. Sc.

Qualifications

• M. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or similar.
• Complementary training in Bladed, Alaska, HAWC2, Flex5, Python, MATLAB. Applied AI methodologies (ML, NN...).
• +8 years in loads, control, aeroelastic simulation, site suitability or data analytics.
• Professional level of English. Spanish/German are nice to have.
• Availability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level support analyzing and structuring complex data sets such as load estimation results and SCADA data.
• Perform aeroelastic simulations (load calculations) for site-specific suitability assessment. Analyze site condition impacts on loads, components and controller behavior.
• Assess uncertainties and their impact using probabilistic methods.
• Support definition, calibration, and verification of control strategies.
• Contribute to methodology and toolchain improvements.
• Generate technical reports and documentation.
• Support certification, design updates, and claims investigations.

Skills

Data analysis

Aeroelastic simulations

Probabilistic methods

Control strategy

Technical reporting

Education

M. Sc. Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Bladed

Alaska

HAWC2

Flex5

Python

MATLAB

Job description

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REQUISITION ID: 12771

LOCATION: Madrid, M, ES, 28001

As part of our growth, we are looking for a Senior Load Calcultation Engineer. Within the Load Calculation Sites team, you will perform the following tasks:

YOUR TASKS:

• Provide senior-level support analyzing and structuring complex data sets such as load estimation results and SCADA data


• Perform aeroelastic simulations (load calculations) for site-specific suitability assessment (at any lifecycle stage, incl service). Analyzing site condition impacts on loads, components and controller behavior


• Assess associated uncertainties and their impact using probabilistic methods


• Support definition, calibration, and verification of control strategies


• Contribute to methodology and toolchain improvements


• Generate technical reports and documentation


• Support certification, design updates, and claims investigations

YOUR PROFILE:

• M. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or similar *


• Complementary training in Bladed, Alaska, HAWC2, Flex5, Python, MATLAB. Applied AI methodologies (ML, NN...)


• +8 years in loads, control, aeroelastic simulation, site suitability or data analytics


• Professional level of English. Spanish/German are nice to have


• Availability to travel

*For foreign qualifications, recognition as the corresponding Spanish degree equivalency is requiredwhen applying.

YOUR BENEFITS

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

*Some offers may varyby location

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.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW 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 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees 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