Master Thesis (Direct-Fired Steam Cycle with Hydrogen)

Location: Finspång, Östergötland County, Sweden

Company

hirify.global develops gas turbine, steam turbine, generator, and decarbonization technologies for reliable and sustainable energy generation.

What you will do

• Explore direct-fired steam cycle technology using hydrogen combustion to produce steam directly.
• Compare the direct-fired steam cycle with competing power-generation concepts.
• Set up heat and mass balance models using comparable assumptions for a fair evaluation.
• Conduct thermodynamic modeling and screen relevant technical literature.
• Analyze cycle performance and discuss results with thermodynamics and performance engineering specialists.

Requirements

• Be a student in energy engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Have basic knowledge of thermodynamics and modeling.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be available to work in Finspång, Sweden.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a supportive team of around 20 engineers working with thermodynamics and performance calculations.
• Collaborate with experienced specialists and new talent in a knowledge-sharing environment.
• Benefits include reduced working hours, advance vacation, and a health care allowance.
• There may be an eventual possibility of a flexible workplace.
• Work in a division focused on low-emission power generation, service, modernization, and digitalization.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
• The position may be filled before the application deadline of 2 October 2026.