Senior Scientist

Next-Generation Low-Altitude Economy Initiative | Scientists & Research LeadersThe working arrangement can be based in your home country (remote collaboration) or in China, depending on your preference and transition planning.We are building a long-term technical platform focused on the low-altitude economy, advanced aerial systems, and next-generation engineering capabilities. We are looking to connect with experienced scientists, engineers, and research leaders who care about how frontier aviation and unmanned systems technologies move from technical possibility to real-world deployment.This initiative is part of a nationally supported innovation programme aimed at strengthening capabilities in advanced aerial mobility, intelligent flight systems, strategic engineering, and large-scale technology infrastructure.The focus is not only on short-term output, but on building the scientific and engineering foundations required for low-altitude systems to scale reliably, operate safely, and create lasting impact across real-world applications.Who this is forYou are likely a strong fit if you:Hold a PhD from a leading universityGraduated in 2022 or earlierHave several years of post-PhD research or industry experienceAnd have worked in areas such as:Core Research & Enabling TechnologiesAerodynamics, fluid dynamics, and flight physicsPropulsion systems, power systems, and energy technologies for aerial platformsLightweight materials, structures, and reliability engineeringGuidance, navigation, and controlFlight dynamics, modelling, and simulationAirspace systems, communication, and enabling technologies for low-altitude operationsAerial Systems & EngineeringUnmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), eVTOL, and next-generation aircraft designAvionics, flight control systems, and onboard instrumentationSystem integration, testing, calibration, and validationAutonomous flight systems and mission-critical engineeringSoftware-hardware co-design for aerial platformsScalable engineering for low-altitude infrastructure and deploymentApplied Low-Altitude Economy TechnologiesUrban air mobility, drone logistics, and intelligent aerial transportationAerial sensing, imaging, surveillance, and inspection systemsEmergency response, environmental monitoring, and industrial aerial applicationsHigh-reliability systems for complex operational environmentsTranslation of frontier flight technologies into deployable technical capabilityCross-domain applications linking aviation, robotics, AI, and advanced mobility systemsWhat makes this differentThis is not a narrowly defined role with a fixed job description.It is designed for experienced scientists and engineers who want to work on long-horizon technical challenges at the intersection of low-altitude aviation, intelligent aerial systems, advanced engineering, and strategic technology development.What the platform offersOwnership of important research directions or technical modulesThe opportunity to shape platform strategy, architecture, and validation pathwaysLong-term institutional backingCross-functional collaboration across research, engineering, and industryA path focused on platform capability and long-term impactHow to engageIf you are currently working in low-altitude aviation, UAV systems, eVTOL, autonomous flight, aerial mobility, advanced sensing, intelligent airspace systems, or adjacent deep-tech domains — and are open to exploring long-term technical opportunities — we would be glad to connect.Submit your CV — this is simply to explore the opportunity. If your profile fits, we’ll schedule a brief 30-minute conversation to discuss possibilities and answer any questions.Apply now to explore this opportunity.