Ingénieur d’étude expérimentale de la pompe hydrodynamique POHYCA (H/F) – réf : 1075

Centrale Nantes is a prestigious engineering school that awards degrees to engineers, master's students and doctoral candidates who have completed academic programmes based on the latest developments in science and technology and best management practices.

As a member of the Écoles Centrales group (Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes and Paris), our school provides high-quality education to highly selected students.

A public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Centrale Nantes has more than 2,250 students, 500 employees and 600 temporary staff.

Job description:

As part of the MAPTOT project, an experimental study of the POHYCA hydrodynamic pump will be carried out. The LHEEA laboratory is looking for a design engineer for a period of 12 months.

Your tasks will be as follows:

• Carrying out flow channel tests

• Post-processing analysis

• Writing scientific articles

Technical skills:

• Proficiency in experimental techniques in test tanks

• Proficiency in lift profile theory

• Knowledge of tidal energy

Organisational skills:

• Organising work meetings

Interpersonal and social skills:

• Ability to work in a team

Required level: We are looking for a candidate with a five-year degree from an engineering school or a Master's degree with a specialisation in fluid mechanics.

Nature of the position

• 12-month fixed-term contract

• Position open to contract workers and civil servants

• Category A - IGE

• Full-time position – based in Nantes

• Occasional travel required (conferences, meetings)

• Occasional remote working

• Remote working allowance

• Flexible working hours

• Adjustable working cycles (option to work 4.5 days)

• RTT + additional leave

• Free parking

• 75% transport reimbursement

• Sustainable mobility bonus (for cycling or carpooling)

Remuneration: according to the civil service pay scale

Position available: March 2026

HR contact: Eloïse LEHOUX

Manager contact: Antoine DUCOIN

This advertisement refers to the terms ‘candidate’, “engineer”, ‘manager’, etc. These terms are to be considered gender-neutral and apply to both women and men.

Centrale Nantes is committed to equality and diversity. In accordance with our institution's CSR commitments, this position is open to all.