El 1 - Maritime Vehicle Hydrodynamic

$108,195 - $122,044 (plus Super)
- Fishermans Bend - VIC

**The Role**

The Hydroacoustics Science and Technology Capability is seeking 3 S&T5 Researchers.

The position(s) will manage the development of hydrodynamic experimental capability and numerical prediction techniques related to the operation of maritime platforms and their propulsors. This includes developing mathematical models and conducting simulations to characterise the hydrodynamic and hydroacoustic performance and behaviour of maritime platforms and propulsors operating in a range of conditions.

The position(s) will also contribute to developing experimental capability to validate numerical modelling of hydrodynamic and propulsor flow and noise.

Duties include:

- Developing numerical and analytical techniques to predict hydrodynamics relative to maritime platforms and their propulsors.
- Developing experimental techniques to predict hydrodynamics associated with maritime platforms and their propulsors.
- Manage/Contributing to collaborative research projects with Australian universities, industry and international partners.

**About our Team**

DST Group's Platforms Division provides technologies and scientific and technical (S&T) expertise to deliver the capability edge to the warfighter and enhance the operational performance and survivability of defence platforms.

The Acoustic Signature Management branch of Platforms Division provides Australia’s primary capability for the management and control of acoustic signatures of defence platforms and the hydrodynamic, propulsion, and manoeuvring performance of ships and submarines.

The Hydroacoustics group undertakes computational and experimental studies addressing hydrodynamic, hydroacoustic and manoeuvring aspects of maritime platform design and operation. This includes the development and validation of experimental and computational fluid dynamic and hydrodynamic techniques to examine and evaluate new and innovative platform designs.

The group also conducts research on flow noise generated by the platform and on propellers and propulsor systems, including evaluating propulsor performance and through life management. The group has access to a number of world class experimental facilities.

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