Research Engineer II-NE

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA invites applications for a part-time Research Engineer II-NE to contribute to distribution control and covariance steering theory for nonlinear and stochastic hybrid systems under an NSF project.

The role requires advanced degrees in Aerospace Engineering and related experience; familiarity with stochastic control methods is preferred. The incumbent will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and support ongoing research efforts.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience in distributional control of stochastic systems is desirable.
• Knowledge of stochastic optimal control or variational methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research in distributional control and covariance steering theory for nonlinear and stochastic hybrid systems.

Job description

Job Title: Research Engineer II-NE

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 303507

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Location

Atlanta, GA

Department Information

The Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering is ranked the nation's No. 1 public aerospace engineering program and has been consistently ranked in the top 5 for more than two decades. The program includes an esteemed faculty of over 50 tenured-track professors and a talented student body of over 2,000 individuals. The School of Aerospace Engineering attracts aspiring engineers and equips them for impactful careers associated with commercial aviation, space exploration and commercialization, advanced air mobility, defense, and a wide range of emerging aerospace technologies.Job Summary

Job Summary

The School of Aerospace Engineering has a Research Engineer II-NE, part-time position available to work on the distribution control and covariance steering theory for non linear and stochastic hybrid systems under an NSF-sponsored project.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values. These values include academic excellence, freedom of expression and inquiry, innovation, collaboration, ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Responsibilities

Research in the area of an NSF-sponsored project on distributional control and covariance steering theory for nonlinear and stochastic hybrid systems.

Required Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, and three (3) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, or
• A Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, and five (5) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree, or
• A Doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Electrical, Mecanical, or Aerospace Engineering or a closely affiliated field. Extensive prior experience with distributional control of stochastic systems and stochastic optimal control and variational methods such as the Stochastic Maximum Principle.

Required Documents to Attach

• A letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and Contact information for 3 references

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact Professor Panagiotis Tsiotras at [e-mail]

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