Industrial Doctorate Position in Airborne Wind Energy Systems (AWE) – UC3M/CT Ingenieros

Real professional growth, with high post-doctoral employabilityIntensive training in:Scientific publications, conferences or participation in outreach activities.Experience with real-time control HWs (advanced DSpace, NI, Arduino/RPi).The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), in collaboration with the engineering company CT Ingenieros, is offering an industrial doctorate position in the field of Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) Systems, a disruptive renewable technology with growing industrial and environmental relevance.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of intelligent and sustainable power generation technologies by participating in a pioneering AWE project—the first yo-yo-based airborne wind system developed in Spain.

Project Objective

The project will focus on the design and validation of a complete electrical energy conversion and management system, with the goal of reaching Technology Readiness Level 5 (TRL5). The technical work will include:

• DC/AC converter control

• Advanced Simulation

• Real-time control

• Electrical Storage Integration

• Grid Connection Codes and Regulations Grid Connection

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Engineering (Electrical, Control and Automation, Industrial, Energy, or Aeronautics)

• Solid foundation in:

  • Dynamic system control

  • Control of electric machines

  • Power electronics

  • Electrical systems (generators, inverters, storage)

  • Simulation with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or equivalent tools

Additional valued qualifications

• High level of technical English (C1 minimum; C2 preferred)

• Participation in R&D projects (academic or industrial)

• Experience with real-time control hardware (DSpace, NI, Arduino/Raspberry Pi)

• Scientific publications, conferences or participation in outreach activities

• Familiarity with electrical safety regulations

What We Offer

• Industrial Doctorate Contract (3 years) with competitive remuneration

• To join a young, dynamic research team with a very practical approach

• Direct collaboration between a prestigious university and a leading engineering
  company

• Work on a real power generation system, from the lab to the field

• Intensive training in:

• Simulation and control

• Power electronics

• Advanced instrumentation

• Smart energy management

• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and support for publications

• Flexible, innovative and multidisciplinary work environment

• Real professional growth, with high post-doctoral employability

Important Information

• Expected start date: September–October 2025

• Location: UC3M (Leganés) and CT Ingenieros (Getafe)

How to Apply

Send your CV and a 1-page cover letter before July 1st, 2025 to: dsmartin@ing.uc3m.es
Subject: Application for Industrial Doctorate AWE – UC3M/CT