Integrated Computational Materials Engineer

We are looking for an Integrated Computational Materials Engineer (ICME) on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) for their location in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

Please note, the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage).

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to:

• Develop and apply multiscale modelling approaches, integrating models across electronic/atomistic, mesoscale, and continuum levels to capture process–structure–property–performance relationships in advanced materials and components;

• Utilize simulation tools such as molecular dynamics (MD), smooth particle hydrodynamics (SPH), phase-field simulations, and finite element methods (FEM) to predict material behaviour and support design decisions;

• Employ materials informatics and data analysis techniques, including computational thermodynamics, kinetics, and machine learning, to analyse large datasets and accelerate materials discovery and optimization;

• Automate simulation workflows, data visualization, and property predictions using programming languages such as Python;

• Collaborate across disciplines (materials science, engineering, chemistry, physics, computer science) to integrate diverse models and software, ensuring interoperability between modelling platforms and simulation environments;

• Model metallurgical processes (casting, forming, joining, additive manufacturing), including process optimization, failure analysis, and prediction of microstructure evolution and component performance;

• Apply computational tools to solve real-world engineering challenges, accelerate materials development cycles, and optimize design for industrial and space applications;

• Stay updated with advances in high-performance computing, multiscale simulations, and emerging computational techniques to drive innovation in materials engineering;

• Support the establishment and implementation of standards for computational materials engineering and contribute to the development of best practices and guidelines within the Agency.

ATG is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment.

Please ensure that your CV clearly explains how you meet the essential requirements. If it doesn’t align completely with the essential criteria, it could result in rejection.

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in materials science, materials engineering, computational physics or a related field;

• Several years of experience in computational modelling and simulation, preferably in aerospace or advanced manufacturing;

• Demonstrated expertise in multiscale modelling, materials informatics, and the use of advanced simulation tools;

• Strong programming skills and experience automating computational workflows;

• Experience with workflow automation tools such as Kubernetes, Jenkins, Airflow, or similar platforms for managing and scaling computational pipelines;

• Experience with Linux-based computing environments (e.g., Red Hat), Conda, Apptainer/Singularity, MPI, JIT/JAX (GPU-based computing), Python, C/C++, and numerical computing techniques is an asset;

• Familiarity with advanced simulation methods such as Molecular Dynamics (MD), Spherical Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Phase Field simulation, and Cellular Automata (CA) is an asset;

• Intrinsic motivation for continuous learning and continuous adaptation to new computational methods, tools, and scientific developments;

• Ability to integrate and manage complex simulation workflows and ensure reproducibility and traceability of computational results;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively, autonomously, and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives, as well as project deadlines;

• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the EU;

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.