Research Associate: Autonomous Flight & Missile Modeling

WVU Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University’s Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering invites applications for a Research Associate to advance flight vehicle modeling and simulation efforts. The role emphasizes missile system dynamics, autonomous flight vehicle control, and AI techniques for aerospace applications.

Collaboration across teams, reporting, and potential undergraduate teaching are included. Required is a PhD in Aerospace Engineering with demonstrated research in modeling,

Qualifications

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering required.
• Experience modeling and simulating missile systems dynamics.
• Strong background in modeling, simulation, and control of autonomous flight vehicles.
• Publications in relevant areas are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop flight vehicle models and integrate within a simulation environment.
• Perform simulation tests and analyses.
• Write reports, proposals, and technical documentation.
• Disseminate research results through publications.
• Collaborate with multiple teams; may travel to meetings or conferences.
• Assist in teaching engineering courses as needed.

Skills

Missile systems modeling

Autonomous flight vehicles

Simulation and control

AI techniques in aerospace

Technical reporting/writing

Education

PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

West Virginia University’s Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering invites applications for a Research Associate to advance flight vehicle modeling and simulation efforts. The role emphasizes missile system dynamics, autonomous flight vehicle control, and AI techniques for aerospace applications.

Collaboration across teams, reporting, and potential undergraduate teaching are included. Required is a PhD in Aerospace Engineering with demonstrated research in modeling,