PhD / R&D Engineer (M/F) Modeling and Simulation of Multiphysical Systems (WFR-SYSA)

RD2 Conseil is a recruitment firm specializing in the search for scientific profiles for the R&D needs of innovative SMEs and private companies, wishing to acquire cutting-edge skills and real human resources in terms of Innovation.

We are currently recruiting an R&D Doctor (M/F) expert in modeling and simulation of multibody / multiphysics systems to, in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team, design, manufacture and test an airborne wind energy system.

Created in 2021 and after several years of R&D, our client wishes to revolutionize the world of wind energy by harnessing higher altitude winds which are stronger and more persistent. Their patented technology, lighter-than-air, twin rotating cylinders makes it possible to efficiently capture the mechanical energy of the wind to transmit it via ropes to a ground station for conversion into electricity.

The company offers a new, higher altitude wind energy system perfectly adapted to moderately windy and/or difficult-to-access sites, where conventional wind turbines do not meet the needs of operators and of the local population. Their products efficiently capture wind energy at greater heights than conventional wind turbines, which makes it possible to double electricity production and reduce the cost by more than 50% compared to a wind turbine of the same power, with less environmental impact, thus opening up a global market estimated at more than €200 billion.

Labeled Deep Tech, supported by Bpifrance and the accelerator Techstars Sustainability Paris, winner of the 2023 Cleantech Open France competition, and backed by academic collaborations, the company (7 people) is in full development and is currently working on the proof of concept which will serve as a springboard to design and test the first 100 kW commercial prototype.

In this context, the company wishes to integrate R&D expertise in modeling and simulation of multibody / multiphysics systems in order to contribute to the development and improvement of prototypes and thus meet the challenges of optimal production of electrical energy.

Your main missions will consist of:

• Enriching the existing kite simulation toolset in order to improve its accuracy in different flight conditions.
• Identifying, implementing and exploiting the simulation tools which fit the context of nonlinear, multibody and multiphysics modeling to be carried out.
• Developing the complete modeling and simulation of the system by proposing a multiphysics and multibody digital twin (MBS).
• Simulating a airborne wind energy farm in order to optimize its energy production density.
• Contributing to the development of control strategies for the different flight states of the airborne wind energy system.
• Participating in flight tests and the overall design of prototypes in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for a candidate with the following skills / expertise:

• PhD in multiphysics and multibody digital modeling and simulation, you have worked during your doctoral, post-doctoral and / or industrial experiences, on complex and nonlinear systems.
• You have solid knowledge in digital modeling (mono-physics and multi-physics). Mastery of Matlab / Simulink. Mastery of simulation tools for multibody and multi-physics systems (COMSOL Multiphysics, Simscape, MBDyn, Creo Ansys Simulation, etc.).
• You have knowledge in flight mechanics, aerodynamics and control command.
• Experience in the field of Airborne Wind Energy, or in the flight of drones or aircraft would be appreciated.
• A good level of written and spoken English and French is an essential prerequisite, in order to be able to communicate in an international environment

We are looking for a pragmatic doctor, who wishes to move away from upstream research to integrate sustainably into a position with a concrete application, and who wants to evolve in a challenging environment contributing to the energy transition and sustainable development. Confidence, autonomy, commitment, the desire to share, innovate and improve are all essential skills and values.

Location: Grenoble

Proposed remuneration: According to profile

If you think you are this person and that you hold a PhD (mandatory prerequisite), we invite you to send us your CV and cover letter under the reference WFR-SYS.

Offre mise à jour le 15 octobre 2024

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