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Aeronautical Engineering Research Fellowship U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) in United States

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Master's

Field of study

Systems Engineering

Funding

Stipend determined by AFIT; health insurance supplement available; relocation allowance; training and travel allowance.

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United States

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U.S. Department of Energy

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Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Electric Propulsion
Computational Modelling

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About this position

Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is offering a graduate research fellowship in aeronautical engineering at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) program administered for the U.S. Department of Defense.

The fellowship focuses on research related to the electric propulsion of transport aircraft. The project is framed around connecting theory and practice, with specific project matches based on the selected participant’s academic experience and professional interests.

Participants will work under the guidance of a mentor and contribute to research and hands-on activities in several closely related areas of aircraft design and performance, including:

  • aircraft systems engineering and systems analysis for integrated design and performance assessment
  • design trade studies centered on propulsion–airframe integration and technology selection
  • operations trade studies evaluating economic viability and military effectiveness
  • analytical prediction of installed propulsion system performance, including hybrid-electric configurations, and related flight-envelope limits
  • modeling and simulation of aircraft mission performance across representative missions

AFIT is the Air Force’s graduate school of engineering and management and a center for defense-focused graduate education and research. The appointment is based in Dayton, Ohio, within that research environment.

The appointment is a short-term research fellowship, with potential for renewal depending on the program and project context.

Funding details

Stipend determined by AFIT; health insurance supplement available; relocation allowance; training and travel allowance.

What's required

Currently pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree in Aerospace and Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering. U.S. citizen only. Highly competitive applicants will have a solid academic background in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering and academic or practical experience in Aircraft Performance, Aircraft Propulsion, or Aerodynamic Design.

How to apply

Apply through the Apply button on the Zintellect opportunity page. Complete the Zintellect profile, educational and employment history, essay questions, resume, transcripts, and one recommendation. For questions, email [email protected] and include reference code AFIT-2026-0010 in the subject line.

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