Research Scientist - Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

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

The Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering within the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University invites applications for the position of Research Scientist.

• development of flight vehicles and subsystems mathematical models and integration within a comprehensive simulation environment
• performance of simulation tests and analyzes
• writing reports, proposals, and technical documentation
• dissemination of research results through technical publications
• interaction with collaborating teams
• limited travel to technical meetings organized by the sponsor and/or to technical conferences may be needed
• departmental support teaching engineering courses may also be needed

West Virginia University is the comprehensive Land Grant University of the State of West Virginia with a main campus enrollment of over 29,000 students, and a Carnegie Classification of Highest Research Activity (i.e., R1 University). Morgantown and its vicinity have a population of about 62,000 residents and are ranked among the most livable small cities in the country. The community lies within a high technology corridor that also includes several federal research facilities. The city is located within reasonable driving distances from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. Additional details on the area and the university are available at http://www.morgantownwv.gov and http://www.wvu.edu .

• Eligible candidates must hold a PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering.
• US citizenship is required and security clearance is a plus.
• Experience is required in modeling and simulation of missile systems dynamics, including components such as actuators and sensors under normal and abnormal operational conditions and with artificial intelligence techniques for aerospace engineering applications.
• Other requirements include a strong background and research experience in modeling, simulation, and control of autonomous flight vehicles.
• A significant publication record on modeling, simulation, and analysis of missiles and other autonomous flight vehicles.
• Ability to work on multiple teams, large projects, with good communication skills, writing of progress reports, and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to teach engineering undergraduate courses is a plus.

For further information, please contact Dr. Mario Perhinschi at (304-293-3301), ([e-mail]). You may also visit the MMAE website at: https://mmae.statler.wvu.edu/.

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