The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University (WVU) is looking to solve problems in the areas of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), Orbital Dynamics, and Space Situational Awareness (SSA).
Requirements
- Experience in orbital mechanics, estimation theory, sensor fusion, autonomous spacecraft navigation, nonlinear dynamics, and machine learning applications to SSA
- Familiarity with tracking and catalog maintenance methods, space object characterization, simulation environments (e.g., STK, GMAT, Basilisk)
- Programming languages/tools such as Python, MATLAB, and C++
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.
- 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.
Other
- An advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline is required.
- Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.
- Only candidates who submit complete documentation will be considered in the review process.
- Travel requirements not specified
- Clearance requirements not specified
