R&D Textile Composite Modeling Engineer (Simulation)

TL;DR

R&D Textile Composite Modeling Engineer (Simulation): Developing next-generation multiscale simulation technologies for textile composite materials within the DIGIMAT product suite with an accent on composite materials science, virtual manufacturing, and software development. Focus on designing multiscale material models, building homogenization methods, and implementing AI/ML-assisted simulation acceleration.

Location: Mont Saint Guibert, Belgium

Company

hirify.global is a pivotal leader in electronic design and computational software, providing tools for the automotive, aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.

What you will do

• Design and implement multiscale material models for textile composites, including woven, braided, NCF, and 3D woven architectures.
• Develop virtual manufacturing workflows to capture the influence of processes like draping, infusion, and curing on material performance.
• Build and validate homogenization methods and continuum mechanics models for damage and failure behavior.
• Create automated workflows for textile composite model generation and correlation against experimental data.
• Lead R&D projects through the full lifecycle from algorithm development to industrial deployment.
• Integrate new simulation capabilities into production-quality software using Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements

• PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Applied Mathematics (or equivalent research/industry experience).
• 5–8 years of post-doctoral or industrial R&D experience in composite materials modeling.
• Advanced knowledge of homogenization, continuum mechanics, and damage/failure modeling.
• Proficiency in at least one of C++, C#, or Python.
• Familiarity with finite element platforms such as Abaqus, Marc, LS-DYNA, or Nastran.
• Experience with software development practices including Git, SVN, Docker, and CI/CD.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with WiseTex, TexGen, or DFCA.
• Knowledge of virtual manufacturing tools like PAM-RTM or equivalent resin flow simulation software.
• Exposure to AI/ML techniques applied to materials modeling or simulation acceleration.
• Experience developing Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and Group Pension Plan.
• 26 days of annual holiday.
• Hospitalisation Insurance and lunch vouchers.
• Homeworking allowances.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 5 days of paid time to volunteer in the community.