WVU Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering · 1 day ago
Postdoctoral Researcher - Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering- 28513
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelWest Virginia University (WVU) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering. The role focuses on conducting research in Guidance, Navigation, and Control, developing algorithms for tracking space objects, and mentoring students.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Conduct fundamental and applied research in GNC and SSA
Develop, test, and refine algorithms for tracking, detection, and characterization of resident space objects
Analyze large datasets from simulated or real ground- and space‑based sensors
Prepare peer-reviewed publications and present results at conferences
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Assist in proposal development and externally sponsored research activities
Qualification
Required
A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field
Strong research capability in orbital mechanics
Strong research capability in state estimation
Strong research capability in sensor fusion
Strong research capability in tracking algorithms
Strong research capability in nonlinear dynamics
Strong research capability in machine learning for SSA
Preferred
Experience with simulation tools (e.g., STK, GMAT, Basilisk)
Space object modeling
Programming (Python, MATLAB, C++)
Company
WVU Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering
The Official WVU Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering LinkedIn Page.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase