Research Scientist - Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Job Description

The Opportunity

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invites applications for a Research Scientist position on the Daytona Beach Campus. The successful candidate will conduct independent and collaborative research in wireless communications, sensing systems, and related technologies while supporting the department's growing portfolio of externally sponsored research.

The Research Scientist will contribute to the development and execution of federally and industry funded research projects, publish scholarly work, mentor undergraduate and graduate student researchers, and collaborate with faculty, industry partners, and government agencies to advance innovative research initiatives.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary research environment focused on next-generation communications, sensing technologies, autonomy, cybersecurity, and intelligent systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in wireless communications, sensing systems, and related technical areas.

• Develop, execute, and manage sponsored research projects.

• Contribute to the preparation of competitive research proposals for federal agencies, industry, and other sponsors.

• Design, implement, and evaluate scientific experiments, simulations, and analytical models.

• Publish research findings in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and present results at national and international conferences.

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate student researchers.

• Collaborate with faculty across the university as well as external academic, government, and industry partners.

• Assist in developing and maintaining research laboratories and experimental capabilities.

• Support the department's strategic research initiatives and technology transition activities.

About us

For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.

• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Ph.D. or other doctorate-level equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

Required Experience

• Three to five (3–5) years of related professional research experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated research experience and scholarly accomplishments in a relevant technical area.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with scientific programming, modeling, simulation, or experimental research methodologies.
• Experience participating in externally sponsored research projects.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications and technical presentations.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate, graduate, or junior researchers.
• Ability to contribute to proposal development and collaborative multidisciplinary research initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Wireless communications and networking
• RF systems and signal processing
• Radar and sensing systems
• Software-defined radio
• AI/ML applications for communications and sensing
• Embedded systems and edge computing
• Autonomous systems and intelligent sensing
• Cyber-physical systems
• Experience working with federal research sponsors such as NSF, DoD, NASA, FAA, DOE, or related agencies is desirable.

Application process/requirements

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311732. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full CV
• Statements of teaching philosophy
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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