Research Engineer

Want to grow together with a cutting-edge company, work with innovative software and out your passion for energy, all while helping to save the earth?

As a Research Engineer, you contribute to the modeling of thermal and hydraulic behavior of HVAC components in the Hysopt software.

Responsibilities

• Based on literature, experiments and cooperations with universities and research institutes, you create the models to simulate, dimension and control components
• After this initial research, you investigate interaction between the components on an HVAC system level
• You are involved in the early stage of the software development lifecycle
• You will be part of an experienced R&D team which is responsible for the full software development lifecycle, including implementation, architecture, devops, testing, requirements and maintenance

Requirements

• Master or PhD in Physics, Sustainable Energy or equivalent, with at least 3 years experience in creating, implementing and validating physical models – hydraulics and thermodynamics
• Knowledge of the following technologies is an advantage: Python, Java, EES, Simulink, Comsol, Matlab, Modelica, building simulation tools, data science, HVAC components
• Affinity with mathematics and software development
• Fluent in English, Dutch is a plus

Benefits

• Have a big impact on our company and the climate
• Join a company that revolves around innovation and continuous learning, with the help of experienced colleagues, the usage of the latest technologies, and a training budget
• Get an attractive salary with additional benefits, such as a company car, group insurance, etc.
• Have the possibility to work part time from home

We are Hysopt

Hysopt is a rapidly growing spin-off from the University of Antwerp. Our highly skilled team develops and uses a unique cloud software, that helps building owners optimise their HVAC systems on a large scale. The purpose is to heat and cool large buildings more efficiently, which helps to reduce energy costs and transfer to a zero-carbon future. That is our answer in the fight against global warming.