Research Scientist

**Join The Aviation Think Tank
Have you ever wondered what tomorrow’s air transport might look like? As the aviation think tank in Germany - consisting of young and
ambitious experts from various disciplines - our goal is to provide science-based answers. Located in Taufkirchen near Munich, we offer a
modern working environment with open ears and doors. We are always looking for passionate and creative minds to help us push today’s
boundaries to new heights. **Shape the future of aviation with us today and join us as**:
**Research Scientist (M/F/d) in Future Aircraft Design**
in the field of Aeronautical / Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering

**Our challenges: -**
Understanding the potentials on radical new technologies on

aircraft level
- Performing aircraft sizing, architecture & trade studies to

evaluate future aircraft incorporating novel system

technologies powered by, e.g., kerosene, batteries, or

hydrogen
- Understanding and evaluation of their impact on climate
change and possible synergies between technology options
- Developing new tools and methods to analyse innovative air

craft concepts and technologies
- Conduct joint projects in the field of aircraft and systems

design in cooperation with industrial partners and

international research institutions

**We need you because: -**
You are excited about the aviation challenges and

passionate to provide scientific answers to potential new

aircraft concepts
- You have successfully completed your master in Aerospace

or Mechanical Engineering
- You have either already earned a PhD degree or you intend

to obtain one and want to gain know-how and extend your

personal network
- You have already gained experience in the fields of aircraft

design and performance calculation, and, if possible,

propulsion system design
- You have excellent mathematical and analytical skills, good

programming skills in Python and are willing to familiarise

yourself with new topics and tools
- Ideally, you also have knowledge of CPACS, TiGL, TiXI,

RCE, and multidisciplinary optimisation methods
- You are interested in multidisciplinary, target-oriented tasks

within joint academic or industry projects
- You are proficient in German and English

**What to expect: -**
International team with a high qualification level
- Acknowledged research institution - with our feet on the

ground and our thoughts in the air
- Interdisciplinary cooperation of engineers, natural and social

scientists
- Modern working environment on the Ludwig Bölkow

Campus in Taufkirchen near Munich
- A team-oriented working culture
- Flat hierarchies and short communication paths
- Challenging tasks
- Varied, creative activities
- Opportunities to enhance and widen competencies

**What we offer: -**
Attractive salary package according to the public tariff

system plus performance-oriented compensation
- Company pension schemes
- For junior scientists: the opportunity to pursue a PhD
- Professional training (in-house and/or external seminars)
- Work-life balance due to flexible working hours and home

office option
- Subsidised canteen and modern internal cafeteria
- Occupational Health Management
- Company sports (gymnastics, football, running group)
- Car park and good accessibility by public transport

The position is to be filled immediately and initially fixed-term. As we wish to increase the share of women in the team, we would be

**Please indicate the reference number 21-1-13.**

**Do you have any questions?**
Michaela Richter will be happy to help: 
+49 89 3074-84919