About the role
AI summarisedSenior Research Engineer at TCOMS, a national R&D centre for marine and offshore sectors, focusing on experimental hydrodynamics research and physical model testing in a deepwater ocean basin facility. The role involves designing, executing, and analyzing model tests for offshore, coastal, and maritime systems, and contributing to lab operations.
ResearchFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning, design, and execution of physical model tests for offshore, coastal, and maritime systems
- Support experimental studies in hydrodynamics, seakeeping, manoeuvring, and offshore structure responses, working closely with other engineers and researchers
- Design and oversee the fabrication of experimental setups, model components, and fixtures required for specific tests
- Execute model tests in the TCOMS ocean basins and perform rigorous data acquisition, post-processing, and analysis to derive meaningful conclusions
- Prepare technical reports and documentation to share results with the team and clients
- Contribute to the smooth running of the lab, writing documentation, setting up experiments, and general housekeeping
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines
- Preferably with research or industry experience in offshore engineering, hydrodynamics, or naval architecture
- Proficient in SolidWorks, Rhino, or AutoCAD
- Experience with WAMIT, SESAM, or OrcaFlex is advantageous
- Skills in FORTRAN, Python, MATLAB, C++ or equivalent are highly valued for data analysis and automation
- A strong interest in experimental and physical modelling work
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoy working with your hands as much as with data
- A highly resourceful team player who can work independently when needed but thrives in multidisciplinary teams
- Strong professional integrity and excellent communication skills