Wind Tunnel Model Designer & Hardware Engineer

Alten Technology

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In this role, you will design wind tunnel models and components, manage tests and calibrations, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure manufacturability and quality standards.

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Your role in the team

  • Generate and analyze model requirements and specifications.
  • Design wind tunnel models or model components, as well as test and calibration assemblies (using Catia V5), in close coordination with relevant stakeholders both within and outside of the aerodynamics team.
  • Create documentation, including stress reports and drawings.
  • Work closely with wind tunnel model suppliers throughout all phases of model fabrication to ensure the manufacturability of all designed parts and to meet quality standards.
  • Oversee model acceptance at the supplier premises.
  • Prepare geometries for in-house 3D printing.
  • Fabricate models using in-house 3D printing technology.
  • Seien Sie praktisch bei der Integration, Instrumentierung und Kalibrierung von Windkanalmodellen im Aero-Labor.
  • Contribute to test preparation.
  • Actively contribute to wind tunnel test execution at external wind tunnel facilities.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • Have practical training in the crafts sector and a Master's degree or a state-certified technical engineer qualification with long-term experience.

Qualifications

  • Have in-depth knowledge of manufacturing methods commonly used for wind tunnel models, including metal milling, turning, erosion, and 3D printing.
  • Possess basic knowledge of strength calculations and electrical engineering.
  • Are willing to travel 3 times per year for 1-4 weeks, with destinations including Germany, the Netherlands, France, and the USA.
  • Have a very good command of English, and strong knowledge of German.

Experience

  • Have extensive experience in design, specifically including wind tunnel models and ideally experience in conducting wind tunnel tests.
  • Have extensive knowledge and experience with measurement technology typically used in wind tunnel test environments.
  • Have a hands-on attitude in the AeroLab and during wind tunnel tests, with experience in model handling.
  • Have solid experience with MS Office and advanced knowledge of Catia V5.

Benefits

Topics you will work on

Job locations

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  • Location Landkreis Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm
    Bayern, Germany

About your employer

As part of the renowned ALTEN Group, we are one of the leading engineering and technology consulting firms in Europe. Our network consists of 34,000 highly qualified experts who are active in more than 25 countries. With our extensive range of competencies, we guarantee our customers, whether big or small, the best possible support throughout the entire process chain.

Founding year
1988
Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid, Full Remote
Industry
Industry, Production · Consulting

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Wind Tunnel Model Designer & Hardware Engineer

Alten Technology