Principal Flight Controls Engineer

1w1 week ago

University of Dayton

Dayton, US · Full-time · $170,000 – $230,000

About this role

Join the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) - Autonomy Systems division as a Principal Flight Controls Engineer. Lead groundbreaking research that defines tomorrow's aviation landscape. Work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and academic excellence in Dayton, Ohio—the birthplace of aviation.

This specialized researcher will research and develop practical multi-vehicle autonomous solutions across a variety of projects. Multi-vehicle autonomous controls research involves coordinating, synchronizing, and overseeing groups of autonomous vehicles. It integrates control theory, computer science, and human factors.

Operate within UDRI's Autonomy Systems division on U.S. federal government research contracts. Collaborate in an academic-research environment focused on defense-related aviation advancements. Contribute to projects requiring U.S. citizenship and security clearances.

Advance aviation through leading-edge autonomy research. Publish results in mathematics journals and conference proceedings. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses while driving multi-vehicle control innovations.

Requirements

PhD in Mathematics or equivalent
13+ years of experience in research within the US Defense Industry (DoD or related)
Experience with teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
Publications of research results in mathematics journals and conference proceedings
Effective written and verbal communication skills
U.S. citizen and cannot hold dual citizenship
Existing SECRET clearance (or higher) required
Experience with Multi-agent cooperative path planning (preferred)

Responsibilities

Research and develop practical multi-vehicle autonomous solutions across various projects
Coordinate, synchronize, and oversee groups of autonomous vehicles
Apply control theory to multi-vehicle autonomous controls
Integrate computer science in autonomous flight systems
Incorporate human factors into multi-vehicle coordination
Lead flight controls research for autonomous aviation
Publish research results in mathematics journals and conference proceedings
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on relevant topics