RAP opportunity at Naval Postgraduate School NPS
Trajectory Optimization, Guidance and Control of Orbital Systems: Analysis, Numerical Simulations, Experimentation
Location
Naval Postgraduate School, Engineering, Applied Sciences and Computer Science
| opportunity |
location |
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| 62.10.03.B6622 |
Monterey, CA 939435138 |
Advisers
| name |
email |
phone |
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| Mark Karpenko |
mkarpenk@nps.edu |
831 656 3231 |
Description
Active research areas at the Control and Optimization Laboratories are:
- High-fidelity modeling and analysis of astrodynamics phenomena with emphasis on attitude and orbital proximity (including exact solutions and geometric approaches)
- Optimal guidance and non-linear control with emphasis on analytical and real-time executable methods for spacecraft attitude and orbital robotics applications
- Space system guidance, navigation & control development and experimental testing in the laboratory and in orbit.
The primary objective of the postdoctoral position is to offer the opportunity for excellent and self-motivated doctoral graduates to work at the forefront of research .
Publications in high impact international journals are expected and fostered, as well as participation in leading international conferences.
The candidates should have a doctoral degree in one of the following or related subjects: Aerospace, Mechanical or Control Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics.
The research conducted at the Control and Optimization Laboratories aims at general scientific contributions and uses a combination of analytical development, numerical simulations and experimental testing.
The Control and Optimization Laboratories have hosted many NRC Postdoctoral Associates and visiting scholars. Our algorithms have been implemented on many systems, including NASA's International Space Station and more recently on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
The position is for one year, renewable up to 4 years, depending on performance and availability of funding. The position is open to non-U.S. nationals as well as U.S. nationals. The position comes with a competitive salary, personal and family medical insurance, relocation allowance, and travel allowance for conference participation.
key words
Astrodynamics; Spacecraft; Dynamics; Guidance; Control; Navigation; Multi-body systems; Docking and on-orbit assembly; CubeSat; Orbital Robotics; On-board autonomy; Hardware in the loop experimentation; Modeling;
Eligibility
citizenship
Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and non-U.S. citizens
level
Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants
Stipend
| Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
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| $67,000.00 |
$3,000.00 |
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Experience Supplement
Postdoctoral and Senior awardees will receive an appropriately higher stipend based on the number of years of experience past their PhD.
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Additional Benefits
relocation
Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.
health insurance
A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.