PhD: Virtual Torque Sensing for Maritime Powertrains

Aalto University; Espoo; Presencial; EUR 29.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aalto University Rotor Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, is seeking a doctoral researcher to develop torque estimation methods for maritime powertrains. The project combines convex optimization and physics-informed learning, leveraging data from Wärtsilä and embedded-system implementation.

The work involves simulations, model verification, and integration into embedded control systems, with collaboration across international teams and access to industry data and test rigs.

Formación

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Excellent knowledge of control engineering and dynamics.
• Experience with state estimation or optimization methods (Kalman filtering, convex optimization) preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develop torque estimation procedures using encoder measurements and engine data.
• Verify and validate models with Wärtsilä data and lab measurements.
• Integrate algorithms into embedded systems and test in SIL/MIL environments.
• Collaborate with Wärtsilä and Aalto teams to advance the project.

Conocimientos

Kalman filtering

Convex optimization

Physics-informed learning

Matlab/Simulink

Python

Embedded systems programming

Educación

Master’s or Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Herramientas

Matlab/Simulink

Python

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Descripción del empleo

Aalto University Rotor Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, is seeking a doctoral researcher to develop torque estimation methods for maritime powertrains. The project combines convex optimization and physics-informed learning, leveraging data from Wärtsilä and embedded-system implementation.

The work involves simulations, model verification, and integration into embedded control systems, with collaboration across international teams and access to industry data and test rigs.