Research Engineer

Om jobbet

Mälardalen University (MDU) is the youngest university in Sweden. In line with our vision, to be a progressive and collaborative University where we shape a sustainable future together, we wish to make a difference.

Do you want to be involved and contribute to our development?

Together, we can create a sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that knowledge and new perspectives are best attained and reached together in collaboration with others - our colleagues, students, the private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally.

Employment information

Employment: Temporary Employment

Period of employment/Start date: As soon as possible - 2027-02-15

Scope: 20-100 procent

Number of positions: 1-2. Due to the security classification of the project, only applicants with Swedish or other EU citizenship can be considered

Closing date for application: 2026-04-30

Campus location: Västerås

School: Faculty of Engineering and Health Sciences (FTH) / Department of Engineering Sciences (ITV)

Position description

As a Research Engineer, you will work within a large EU-funded research project (exceeding €50 million) involving nearly 40 academic and industrial partners. The project is conducted within the research environment of the Future Energy Center (FEC) and focuses on the electrification of aviation.

The role combines advanced technical analysis and modelling with close collaboration in international research and industrial environments. A significant part of the work will be carried out in cooperation with external partner organisations.

As a Research Engineer, your tasks will include:

Modelling and simulation of hybrid-electric aero-engine performance and environmental impact

Working with preliminary system design and mission analysis

Participating in and contributing to interdisciplinary and international project teams

Collaborating with academic and industrial partners at national and international level

Presenting and disseminating research results at project meetings, conferences, and through scientific publications.

You are expected to take responsibility for your work, be able to work independently when required, and actively contribute to the development of both the project and the research environment.

Qualification requirements

Master's degree in Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another relevant technical field

Very good ability to communicate technical information in English, both orally and in writing

Swedish or other EU citizenship (due to the project's security classification)

Merits

Knowledge in propulsion and aeronautical engineering, including performance and conceptual design

Experience in energy systems modelling and mathematical optimization

Programming skills in, for example, Matlab, Python, C++, Fortran, or equivalent

Experience from industrial R&D or working within academic research projects

Experience of international research collaboration and cooperation with external partners

Personal abilities

In an overall assessment of suitability, emphasis is also placed on personal abilities. All employees at MDU are expected to cooperate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the organisation and their own work duties and contribute to a positive work environment.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. We are looking for a candidate who is:

Responsible, curious, and analytical

Independent while possessing very good collaborative skills

Communicative and comfortable working in international environments

Well-structured and motivated to contribute to the development of both the project and the research environment

Selection will be based on an overall assessment of qualifications, experience, and personal attributes. Particular emphasis will be placed on the candidate's ability to carry out the project's research work, contribute positively to the research environment, and collaborate effectively with the project's partner organisations.

We value the qualities that an even distribution of age and gender, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, can contribute to the organisation.

Application

The application is to be completed online. Please submit your application by clicking on the "Apply" button below.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the university no later than closing date for application.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Union representatives:

Saco-S mailto:saco-s@mdu.se

Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, phone: +46 21-10 14 89

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