Employment Opportunities

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

This specialized researcher will be responsible for researching and developing practical multi-vehicle autonomous solutions across a variety of projects.

Multi-vehicle Autonomous Controls research involves coordinating, synchronizing, and overseeing groups of autonomous vehicles involving control theory, computer science, and human factors.

* 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
* Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen and cannot hold dual citizenship
* Existing SECRET clearance (or higher) is required for ongoing employment in this position

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

* 5 years of experience teaching in academic environment
* Experience with Multi-agent cooperative path planning
* Experience with developing solutions in C++
* Active US TS (or higher) clearance

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.