Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Hypersonics and Space
Core
Faculty position focused on research and education in hypersonics and space systems, including additive manufacturing, propellant systems, laser diagnostics, and AI foundations.
Role type
Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure-track or Tenured)
Builds
Funded research programs, doctoral students, and high-quality publications in hypersonics and space.
Domain
Aerospace Engineering, Hypersonics, Space Propulsion, Advanced Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | research
Required skills
Hypersonics research, Space systems design, Additive manufacturing, Cryogenic/Supercritical propellant systems, Laser diagnostics, AI/Uncertainty Quantification/Reduced Order Modeling, Scholarly publication record, External research funding acquisition, Multidisciplinary proposal leadership, Student mentoring
Preferred skills
Sustained external research funding in hypersonics/space, Leading large multidisciplinary teams, Collaborative research history, Written and oral English communication
Technologies
Hypersonic wind tunnels, Extreme environment materials, Simulation and training software
Responsibilities
Conduct high-impact research in hypersonics and space, Secure external funding, Mentor doctoral students, Teach courses, Collaborate with industry and government partners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (Assistant) or Principal, strategy & mentorship (Associate)