Research Scientist - Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

West Virginia University • West Virginia, WV

3h

About The Position

The Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at West Virginia University invites applications for a Research Scientist. The role focuses on modeling and simulation of missile systems and autonomous flight vehicles, including developing flight-vehicle and subsystem mathematical models and integrating them into a comprehensive simulation environment.

The successful candidate will perform simulation tests and analyses, prepare reports, proposals, and technical documentation, and disseminate research results through technical publications. The position involves interaction with collaborating teams. Limited travel to sponsor-organized technical meetings and/or technical conferences may be needed. Departmental support, including teaching engineering courses, may also be needed.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and be U.S. citizens. Experience in modeling and simulation of missile-system dynamics, including actuators and sensors under normal and abnormal operating conditions, and use of artificial-intelligence techniques in aerospace applications is required. Candidates should have a strong background and research experience in modeling, simulation, and control of autonomous flight vehicles, a significant publication record in modeling, simulation, and analysis of missiles and other autonomous flight vehicles, and the ability to work across multiple teams and large projects while communicating effectively and preparing progress reports and documentation. Security clearance and demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate engineering courses are advantages.

Requirements

• PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Experience modeling and simulating missile-system dynamics, including components such as actuators and sensors under normal and abnormal operational conditions.
• Experience with artificial-intelligence techniques for aerospace engineering applications.
• Strong background and research experience in modeling, simulation, and control of autonomous flight vehicles.
• Significant publication record on modeling, simulation, and analysis of missiles and other autonomous flight vehicles.
• Ability to work on multiple teams and large projects.
• Good communication skills and ability to write progress reports and documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Security clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate engineering courses.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical models of flight vehicles and subsystems and integrate them into a comprehensive simulation environment.
• Perform simulation tests and analyses.
• Write reports, proposals, and technical documentation, including progress reports.
• Disseminate research results through technical publications.
• Interact with collaborating teams and contribute to multiple teams and large projects.
• Travel to technical meetings organized by the sponsor and/or technical conferences as needed.
• Provide departmental support, which may include teaching engineering courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree