Research Scientist at Ohio State University - Columbus in Columbus Campus

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and tests: (1) novel signal processing techniques for cognitive detection, tracking, and estimation of uncooperative and cooperative satellites (with a focus on low Earth orbit (LEO) and including medium Earth orbit (MEO) and geostationary) and (2) software-defined radio (SDR) design to extract navigation observables (including pseudorange, Doppler, carrier phase, direction-of-arrival) from unknown, partially known, and known nonterrestrial and terrestrial sources;
• Leads the development of multi-platform integrated positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems comprising cognitive SDRs, inertial measurement units, and other sensors, suitable for stationary base-stations, ground vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), piloted aircraft, and maritime vessels; Supervises/mentors graduate and undergraduate students pursuing related research in the ASPIN Laboratory, leading to successful completion of the students’ projects and publication of jointly co-authored papers;
• Serves as Principal Investigator (PI) or co-Principal Investigator (co-PI) on externally funded research projects; initiates, manages, and completes sponsored research efforts; acts as a liaison with funding agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions; Prepares competitive research proposals to secure new funding and sustain ongoing research initiatives; identifies emerging research opportunities and develops new systems and methodologies to expand technical capabilities;
• Oversees the analysis and interpretation of research data; prepares comprehensive technical reports and scholarly publications; presents research findings at national and international conferences, symposia, and workshops.

Requirements

• Required: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, with a strong emphasis on navigation systems and processes. Extensive experience in the design, modeling, and implementation of navigation technology.
• Demonstrated ability as a productive and innovative researcher, evidenced by a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and leadership of and contributions to the development of navigation technologies.
• Proven track record of solving complex engineering problems through the creation of new navigation technologies and processes with significant technical impact.
• Desired: Deep understanding of LEO satellite operations; communications and navigation signal processing; experience in working with government agencies, experience as PI or co-PI on research programs.

Skills

Required

• Signal processing
• Navigation systems and processes
• Software-defined radio (SDR) design
• Research and development
• Technical writing and publication
• Project management and leadership

Preferred

• LEO satellite operations
• Experience with government agencies