Research Associate - Dresden, Deutschland - Technische Universität Dresden

Technische Universität Dresden

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Dresden, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

The TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and
most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented,
regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. lt
develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic
programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social
sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinary
work and the transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working
conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to
promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential.
TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation,
thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality
criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit
themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

At the
Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering,
Institute of Aerospace Engineering, the***
Chair of Space Systems offers
for the projects on the topics "Throttable Oxygen Methane AeroSpike"
and "Numerical and Experimental Demonstration Study for Engines with Rotating Detonation",***
Research Associate (M/F/x)

starting at
October 16, 2023_. _The position entails 100 % of the fulltime weekly hours, of which 50 %
are initially limited for 18 months (until and 50 % initially limited for 36 months (until
The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act
(Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further
academic qualification (usually PhD).

The purpose of the THOMAS project is to design, build and test a "Throttable Oxygen Methane
AeroSpike" demonstrator that shall prove the key concepts of controllability (thermal and mechanical)
This includes the trade-off of design concepts for defined engine requirements, the identification of
the impact of different solutions on the lander and its performance, the detailed design of a
demonstrator as well as its manufacturing and experimental investigation in hot-fire tests. This project
is led by TU Dresden and conducted in collaboration with various European research institutes.

The purpose of the NEDSERD project lies in the "Numerical and Experimental Demonstration Study
for Engines with Rotating Detonation". Within this project, the realisation and system integration of
Rotating Detonation Engines (RDEs) is being investigated. This includes the experimental investigation
of such engines in hot-fire tests, the numerical simulation of the engine cooling, the in-depth analysis
combustion efficiency with respect to conventional engines. This project is led by TU Dresden and
conducted in collaboration with German partners from academia and industry.

in future spacecraft and mission. Therefore, your position is situated at the cross-section of in-depth
investigation of novel chemical propulsion elements and system studies for space transportation
systems.

Tasks:

- detailed numerical simulation of thermo-mechanical and fluidmechanical thrust chamber
- behaviour- thorough literature review and design concept trade-off
- in-depth system studies on the applicability of the investigated propulsion technologies and
- the potential implications thereof- detailed design of rocket engine demonstrators according to specified requirements for
- performance, integration and manufacturing- establishing test plans and supporting test preparations and execution
- extensive analysis of experimental data
- close communication with stakeholders
- reporting to funding organisations
- presentation of results in papers for scientific journals and conferences
- supervision of student theses in the frame of the projects.

Requirements:

Essential skills:
- university degree (MSc or equivalent) in the field of aerospace engineering, physics, or similar
- solid knowledge of flow mechanics, chemical space propulsion systems, computational fluid
- dynamics and rocket engines- ability to work highly efficient and self-reliantly in a diverse inter-disciplinary and multi-cultural
- environment- ability to work in a team, as well as independently
- ability to solve complex problems with adherence of strict deadlines
- excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English
- proactive attitude