Postdoc: Spacecraft GNC, SSA & Orbital Dynamics

WVU Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The WVU Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher focused on Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) and Orbital Dynamics. This role involves conducting significant research, developing tracking algorithms, and mentoring students.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, with skills in orbital mechanics, sensor fusion, and programming in Python, MATLAB, or C++. The position offers opportunities for publication and collaboration in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Strong research capability in orbital mechanics and state estimation.
• Experience analyzing large datasets from sensors.
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental and applied research in GNC and SSA.
• Develop algorithms for tracking and detecting space objects.
• Prepare publications and present research results.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Sensor fusion

Tracking algorithms

Nonlinear dynamics

Machine learning for SSA

Programming (Python, MATLAB, C++)

Education

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

STK

GMAT

Basilisk

Job description

The WVU Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher focused on Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) and Orbital Dynamics. This role involves conducting significant research, developing tracking algorithms, and mentoring students.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, with skills in orbital mechanics, sensor fusion, and programming in Python, MATLAB, or C++. The position offers opportunities for publication and collaboration in a dynamic research environment.