Thermophoton, spin-off of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), is developing an innovative thermal battery for combined heat and power generation, based on ultra-high-temperature phase-change storage and
thermophotovoltaic conversion.

We are looking for a Doctor/PhD in Engineering to join our core technical team and take the lead, from a hands-on
and applied perspective, in developing the thermal battery's heat-transfer systems from prototype to industrial-scale
engineering.

RESPONSABILITIES
Lead development of heat exchangers, thermosyphon-based systems, and heat-transfer subsystems for the
thermal battery, from prototype to industrial-scale engineering.
Coordinate with industrial PhD candidates on related work, integrating their results into the company's development plan. Take technical leadership to ensure project and funding milestones are met, even if academic progress is slower than required.
Manage supplier and engineering-company interactions for design, sourcing, and manufacturing of thermal
components.




Support procurement and strategic decisions (typically tens of thousands of euros) with the CEO and R&D; manager.
Develop knowledge of Spanish/EU regulatory requirements for high-temperature industrial systems and TES
suppliers.
Support the R&D; team in technical reporting and bilingual presentations for funded projects.
Contribute to instrumentation and control definition for prototype and demonstrator units.
Contribute to the preparation of public and private funding proposals.

REQUIREMENTS
PhD in Mechanical, Industrial, Energy, Process, or Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Doctoral research with hands-on experimental work (test rigs, prototypes, field measurements).
Comfortable with hand and power tools as well as computer-based modeling.
Confident interacting with suppliers, engineering companies, and consortium partners.
Spanish and English at professional working level.
Based in Madrid, or available to relocate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATI

📌 Doctor/Phd Mechanial-Industrial Engineering or similar (Madrid)
🏢 THERMOPHOTON
📍 Madrid