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West Virginia University · 1 month ago

Research Scientist/Engineer - Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

positionMorgantown, WV
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

West Virginia University is seeking a Research Scientist/Engineer in the Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering. The role involves conducting research in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), orbital dynamics, and sensor fusion for space domain awareness and space traffic management.

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Responsibilities

Conduct research in GNC algorithm development, orbital dynamics, and sensor fusion for space domain awareness and space traffic management
Develop, evaluate, and validate models for tracking, characterizing, and predicting behavior of resident space objects
Stay current with SSA, autonomous space systems, and multi-sensor tracking advancements
Identify research sponsors and assist with proposal development
Apply modern estimation, system ID, machine learning, and probabilistic modeling methods
Oversee research facilities, computational resources, and student researchers
Prepare and present research progress reports
Present and publish research findings

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringOrbital MechanicsMachine LearningSensor FusionEstimation TheoryNonlinear DynamicsPythonMATLABC++Research Proposal DevelopmentTracking MethodsSpace Object CharacterizationSimulation Environments

Required

An advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline is required

Preferred

Experience in orbital mechanics, estimation theory, sensor fusion, autonomous spacecraft navigation, nonlinear dynamics, and machine learning applications to SSA are highly desirable
Familiarity with tracking and catalog maintenance methods, space object characterization, simulation environments (e.g., STK, GMAT, Basilisk), and programming languages/tools such as Python, MATLAB, and C++ are preferred

Company

West Virginia University

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West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
dateFounded in 1867
location
Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.wvu.edu/

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$20.97M
Key Investors
National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-02-01Grant· $2.7M
2024-10-29Grant· $7.82M
2024-09-17Grant· $0.72M

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Lori Hazlehurst
Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Michael Benson
President and Professor of History
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