Research Scientist - Autonomous Flight & Missile Modeling

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University’s Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering invites applications for the position of Research Scientist to advance flight vehicle modeling, simulation and analysis.

The successful candidate will develop mathematical models and integrate them into a comprehensive simulation environment, perform simulation tests and analyses, and disseminate results through publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering required or equivalent.
• Experience in modeling and simulation of missile systems dynamics.
• Strong record in modeling, simulation, and control of autonomous flight vehicles.
• Significant publication record on missiles and autonomous flight vehicles.
• Ability to work on multiple teams and manage progress reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop flight vehicle and subsystem mathematical models and integrate into a simulation environment.
• Conduct simulation tests and analyses to validate designs.
• Prepare reports, proposals and technical documentation.
• Publish research results in technical venues.
• Collaborate with sponsoring and internal teams; travel as needed.
• Assist with teaching engineering courses where required.

Skills

Modeling & simulation

Simulation testing

Technical writing

Publications

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Teaching support

Education

PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

West Virginia University’s Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering invites applications for the position of Research Scientist to advance flight vehicle modeling, simulation and analysis.

The successful candidate will develop mathematical models and integrate them into a comprehensive simulation environment, perform simulation tests and analyses, and disseminate results through publications.