"Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Advanced Dynamics and Control Laboratory, College of Engineering"

The Advanced Dynamics and Control Laboratory in the College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the area of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC). The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research focused on intelligent and adaptive flight control systems, path planning under uncertainty, and machine-learning-enhanced autonomy for Advanced Air Mobility. The anticipated start date is Fall 2025 or Spring 2026.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting advanced research in GNC with applications to aerospace systems
• Designing, implementing, and testing control algorithms in simulation and hardware platforms
• Contributing to publications and reports; presenting research findings at conferences
• Collaborating with faculty, graduate students, and external partners
• Supporting laboratory activities, including flight testing and system integration

Required Education and Qualifications: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or a closely related field by the start date. Strong foundation in at least one of the following areas: Adaptive control theory, Guidance and path planning, Machine learning for control or estimation. Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with real-time embedded systems, Background in AI-control frameworks, Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and Python, Flight testing and instrumentation.