Development Engineer/Scientific Programmer - DTU Wind

The section for System Engineering and Optimization (SYS) at DTU Wind and Energy Systems is looking for an outstanding candidate for a development engineer / scientific programmer to work within the field of system engineering applied to wind based energy systems (Wind Farms, Wind Clusters, and Hybrid Power Plants, including wind, solar, batteries, P2X), in collaboration with domain experts from different sections.
The section for System Engineering and Optimization (SYS) at DTU Wind and Energy Systems is looking for an outstanding candidate for a development engineer / scientific programmer to work within the field of system engineering applied to wind-based energy systems (Wind Farms, Wind Clusters, and Hybrid Power Plants, including wind, solar, batteries, P2X), in collaboration with domain experts from different sections.

The development engineer will join an international team developing methods and software tools for supporting research internally at DTU and externally in the wind industry.

The job
You will be part of a dynamic work environment with a pleasant team atmosphere, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your technical, industrial, and personal skills. Besides supporting cutting-edge research, you will have the opportunity to lead the developmentof world-class scientific software tools used in national and international research projects, collaborate with industry, participate in writing papers, and co-supervise MSc students, which allows them to develop various skills for the next stages of their career.

As a development engineer / scientific programmer, you are expected to support high-quality research and develop high-quality code at the intersection of wind farm flow modelling, wind-based energy system design and control and electrical systems engineering.

What you bring to the role
We are looking for a self-motivated and team-oriented person who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with complex topics.

We're looking for candidates with an MSc or equivalent qualification and specific expertise in:

• scientific python programming
• optimization and / or control
• problem-solving, and ability to create efficient numerical algorithms.

You should also possess:

• excellent command of the English language
• good ability to present results in written documents and oral presentations.

We highly value and welcome any additional expertise you bring in these areas:

• Machine Learning / AI
• Wind Farm Flow Modelling
• Wind Farm design and / or control
• Wind farm electrical cable layout optimization
• Continuous Integration and Unit Testing
• Contributing to open-source software development and documentation, community engagement
• Running code on high performance computers and / or GPUs
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Experience with simulation tools and environments relevant to wind energy (e.g., PyWake, TOPFARM, FLORIS, WRF, CorRES, FAST, HAWC2, WAsP).

What we offer in return
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The desired starting date is the 1st of March 2025, but it can be changed upon mutual agreement. This is a full-time position.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 20 January 2025.Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates and list of publications.

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Head of Section Pierre-Elouan Réthoré via [email protected] or on +45 2133 1293.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Wind and Energy Systems is one of the largest and most well-known knowledge centres for wind and renewable energy systems in the world with more than 370 employees. We work in close collaboration with industrial partners and other universities across the globe. We possess scientific and engineering competences to the highest international standards in: onshore and offshore wind, energy system integration, and digitalization. Our vision is to power a more sustainable future.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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