Required Qualifications: Terminal degree in a related field; Experience conducting advanced research in autonomous systems, robotics, control systems, or digital engineering; Experience with modeling, simulation, experimentation, and validation of complex systems; Demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed journals and conferences; Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), systems architecture, and lifecycle management principles; Knowledge of digital twin technologies and complex systems modeling; Knowledge of control theory, robotics, autonomous systems, and multi-agent systems; Skill in simulation, analysis, verification, and validation of engineered systems; Skill in conducting independent scientific research and developing innovative technical solutions; Ability to perform system-level trade studies and technical evaluations; Ability to communicate complex technical concepts through publications, presentations, and reports; Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and mentor students; and. Responsibilities: Develops and implements digital twin and MBSE frameworks for autonomous and complex engineered systems; Conducts research, modeling, simulation, and validation of autonomous systems and control architectures; Designs, integrates, and evaluates physical and virtual test environments for system-level experimentation; Mentors graduate students, supports project coordination, and collaborates with interdisciplinary research teams; Prepares technical reports, peer-reviewed journal articles, and conference publications, and presents research findings; and.