We are seeking a Research Engineer to work within the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre in Control and Monitoring Systems Engineering housed in the Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering at the University of Sheffield.
As a Research Associate you will develop certifiable optimisation-based control algorithms and support their implementation on industrial demonstrators. Utilising detailed simulation models, system identification and model reduction techniques will be employed followed by multivariable control design such as the model predictive control method. Your theoretical knowledge of the underpinning optimiser algorithms will be paired with practical knowledge of control systems design and implementation thus bringing your ideas into fruition.
Innovation to meet the challenging aerospace requirements is a must to support the aviation sector’s drive to net zero through next generation aircraft power and propulsion system designs.
You must have a good first degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, or a closely aligned discipline, and have experience in developing optimisation-based control.
We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
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The position is full-time and fixed-term with a start date of 1 December 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter, and a fixed-end date of 30 April 2027. Salary is Grade 7 (currently £37,099). The closing date for applications is 13th November 2023.
To see more details and apply, please visit https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DDU844/research-associate-in-control-and-optimisation
