Research Engineer - Aerospace & Autonomous Systems

Lynntech; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Lynntech seeks a Research Engineer to develop and evaluate technologies for diverse aerospace and defense applications. The role combines computational analysis, experimental testing, rapid prototyping, and hardware/software integration in a hands-on environment.

The position is full-time and on-site in College Station, Texas, with opportunities to work across multidisciplinary teams on controls, embedded systems, flight mechanics, and related areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, mechatronics, physics, applied mathematics or related field.
• Ability to design and carry out experiments with limited supervision.
• Data management and technical reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop computational analyses, simulations, and data-processing workflows.
• Assist in designing and executing laboratory and field experiments.
• Design and implement data-acquisition approaches using imaging, acoustic, RF, and other sensors.
• Analyze experimental data and translate results into engineering conclusions and recommendations.
• Maintain a lab notebook with detailed logs of experiments and results.
• Generate formal written reports of research efforts and contribute to proposals.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Experiment design

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Linux

Job description

Lynntech is seeking a Research Engineer to develop and evaluate technologies for a variety of aerospace and defense applications. This hands-on R&D role combines computational analysis, experimental testing, rapid prototyping, and hardware/software integration. Candidates with experience in controls, embedded systems, flight mechanics, or related areas are especially encouraged to apply. The position is full-time and on-site in College Station, Texas.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing computational analyses, simulations, and data-processing workflows
• Assisting in the design and execution of laboratory and field experiments
• Designing and implementing data-acquisition approaches using imaging, acoustic, RF, and other electronic sensors
• Analyzing experimental data and translating results into engineering conclusions and recommendations
• Maintaining a laboratory notebook as a detailed log of experiments, results, and ongoing research efforts
• Generating formal written reports of research efforts
• Contributing to proposal development
• Performing other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, physics, applied mathematics, or a related field
• Ability to design and carry out experiments with limited supervision
• Data management and technical reporting skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to interact with scientists and researchers from other disciplines
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts, results, and recommendations in written reports and presentations

Desired Experience:

• Aerodynamics, flight mechanics, and stability analysis
• State estimation, sensor fusion, and controls
• Embedded system development using microcontrollers, SBCs, FPGAs, or similar hardware
• Research, product development, or rapid-prototyping experience through industry, academic research, internships, or substantial project work
• Programming experience in Python, Rust, C/C++, MATLAB, and/or LabVIEW
• Linux system administration / configuration
• Prototype hardware fabrication and testing

About Lynntech:

Lynntech develops innovative technologies and products for defense, aerospace, medical, and energy applications. Our engineers work in multidisciplinary teams spanning aerospace systems, sensors, electronics, intelligent systems, modeling, materials, and other technical disciplines, giving researchers opportunities to contribute across the full technology-development lifecycle.

Additional Information

Applicants with unconventional (but relevant) education and/or experience will be considered. Military experience is highly valued.

Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) will be considered for this position. Work is conducted on-site in College Station, TX. The position is full-time (40 hrs/week), flexibly scheduled within standard business hours.

Lynntech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.