Lead aerodynamic R&D Engineer

Lead Aerodynamic R&D Engineer

Power Curve is a small but growing company with ambitious targets. We carry out a wide range of activities within wind energy focussed around our three core business areas of Solutions, Consultancy, and Digital Services.

You will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of blade aerodynamics projects ranging from blue-sky technology development to consulting for major OEMs. You will work across the value chain from first product sketches through to tooling design and field testing.

We are looking for a full-time Lead Aerodynamic R&D Engineer to expand our R&D team and contribute to a rapidly growing product and service portfolio.

Responsibilities

• You will report to the Chief Technology Officer
• You will lead consultancy projects such as blade aerodynamic design reviews and CFD studies
• You will lead aerodynamic upgrade kit design workflows from first data gathering to final kit specification
• You will heavily contribute to the development of our in-house developed aerodynamic analysis tools including standalone GUI-based software and cloud-based highly scalable solutions
• You will innovate and be expected to advance new product and service concepts
• You will contribute to applications for grant-funded innovation projects

Qualifications and required criteria

• MSc or PhD in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering or similar
• At least 5-7 years’ wind industry experience

Significant experience of:

• Blade and preferably aerofoil design
• Blade Element Momentum and preferably aeroelastic models
• Aerodynamic product development and testing
• CFD simulation, preferably using StarCCM+

Desirable criteria

Experience of:

• Coding in Python

Working knowledge of:

• Blade aeroelastic analysis
• Writing patents and intellectual property analysis
• Microsoft Azure
• Blade structural design principles
• Finite element analysis

Competencies

• You have technical fluency in English and experience writing technical reports for a wide variety of audiences
• You are self-motivated and enjoy the freedom of responsibility to shape your role
• You are a clear and confident presenter; the role will require frequent interaction with the senior engineers working for our customers
• You are familiar with common project management processes
• You cope well with a highly varied workload that changes regularly
• You are comfortable working in international and cross-cultural teams

What we offer

You will work in a fast-paced environment with an experienced team who are committed to advancing wind turbine aerodynamic technology. PowerCurve operates with a flat organisation to enable fast and effective decision making. You will be offered an attractive compensation package based on your qualifications.

You will be preferably spend at least 50% of your time at our office in Aalborg, Denmark; however, hybrid and remote working arrangements will be considered.

Please submit your resume in English to Nicholas Gaudern, Chief Technology Officer: nga@powercurve.dk.

About Power Curve

Power Curve was founded in 2013 and since then has installed close to 1000 aerodynamic upgrade kits around the world. We have a wide range of aerodynamic, loads, and simulation expertise and are proud to act as consultants for some of the largest OEMs, operators, and certification bodies around the world.