We are seeking a high-performance team of researchers to support advanced concept development and white paper creation aligned with AFRL Research Areas:
The team will consist of multidisciplinary engineers with complementary specialties in airframe design, flight dynamics, simulation, and embedded systems.
Minimum: Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred: Ph.D. or thesis-based Master’s with research in flight dynamics, control theory, system modeling, or embedded systems.
Ideal Bachelor’s Degrees: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics.
• 5–10 years of experience in aerospace system design or defense R&D programs.
• Participation in development of air-launched weapon systems, UAVs, or control systems for supersonic vehicles.
• Exposure to embedded development and/or real-time simulation environments (e.g., HIL/SIL testbeds).
• Prior contributions to DoD research programs (AFRL, DARPA, NAVAIR, etc.) highly desirable.
• Collaborative experience working across systems, software, controls, and mechanical domains.
• Flight dynamics modeling (6DOF, nonlinear control, disturbance rejection).
• Adaptive and robust control design using MATLAB/Simulink and control toolboxes.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as SysML (Cameo, MagicDraw) or Simulink System Composer.
• Multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) using ModelCenter, Dakota, or custom Python/Matlab workflows.
• Structural and aerodynamic simulation using CFD/FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, Fluent, Star-CCM+).
• Embedded systems development using dSPACE, Speedgoat, or NI VeriStand platforms.
• Requirements traceability and digital engineering workflows using DOORS, Jama, or JIRA/Confluence.
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