Tenure-Track: Assistant or Associate Professor - Space Engineering (Space Robotics)

Texas A&M University•College Station, TX

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering at Texas A&M University is seeking a full-time tenure-track faculty candidate for a 9-month academic appointment, with a potential summer appointment, starting Fall 2027. This position is open to applicants at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The department is interested in candidates with expertise in all areas of space engineering, with a particular encouragement for those specializing in space robotics, space operations, orbital servicing, manufacturing and assembly, spacecraft proximity operations, and space mission design. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and teaching courses within the new Space Engineering program, mentoring graduate students, establishing an independent, externally funded research program at the leading edge of aerospace and space engineering, contributing to departmental activities, and serving the broader profession. Further details on academic and research programs can be found on the department's website.

Requirements

An earned doctorate in aerospace engineering or a closely related science and engineering discipline

Nice To Haves

Specialized focus on space robotics
Specialized focus on space operations
Specialized focus on orbital servicing, manufacturing, and assembly
Specialized focus on spacecraft proximity operations
Specialized focus on space mission design

Responsibilities

Develop and teach courses in the newly established Space Engineering program
Advise and mentor graduate students
Develop an independent externally funded research program at the forefront of aerospace and space engineering and sciences
Participate in all aspects of the department’s activities
Serve the profession

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