Master Thesis - CFD-based Topology and Shape Optimization of Gas Turbine Combustor Cooling (CFD)

Location: Finspång, Sweden

Company

hirify.global develops energy technologies focused on reliable, sustainable power generation, decarbonization, and energy transformation.

What you will do

• Review and compare topology, shape, and parametric optimization methods for fluid flow and conjugate heat transfer.
• Assess CAD-based parametrization for geometric robustness and manufacturability.
• Investigate density-based topology optimization using Brinkman penalization.
• Evaluate the impact of turbulence and adjoint modelling assumptions on sensitivities and resulting designs.
• Develop a robust CFD-based optimization workflow for gas turbine combustor cooling.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a master's program in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in heat transfer, FEM, and/or CFD analysis.
• Programming experience and proficiency with numerical modelling and simulation software.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a Computer Aided Engineering of Combustion Systems team and collaborate with turbine and compressor CFD/heat-transfer departments.
• Support from specialists with diverse engineering backgrounds.
• Employment benefits include reduced working hours, advance vacation, and a health care allowance.
• Potential access to a flexible working place.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the role may be filled before the application deadline.
• Applications should be submitted by 6 November 2026.