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Postdoc Hypersonics

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Jun 5, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The candidate will conduct research on hypersonic technologies and perform advanced physics-based analyses for vehicle design and optimization. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and may mentor junior researchers.

Job details

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Calgary, AB, for a Postdoc Hypersonics position in collaboration with the University of Calgary. The selected candidate will conduct research on hypersonic technologies, perform advanced physics-based analyses, design and optimization of vehicles, and analyze complex datasets. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, the Postdoc will contribute to the development of innovative solutions and may also mentor junior researchers and support educational activities as needed. Requirements Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field Ability to obtain a Canadian security clearance Desired Qualities Hands-on design and analysis skills applied to aerospace vehicles Strong background in engineering research Proficiency in data analysis and computational tools Strong problem-solving abilities and innovative thinking Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience with hypersonic systems or defense technologies is an asset

What you’ll do

Requirements

A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field is required. Candidates must be able to obtain a Canadian security clearance.