Space Systems Engineering, Assistant or Associate or Professor

Utah State University • Logan, UT

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The ECE Department invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in space systems engineering, with emphasis in one or more of the following areas: (a) Space-based electro-optical (EO) and/or RF sensor systems, (b) Space-weather sensor systems and instrumentation, and/or (c) Spacecraft systems engineering (smallsats/CubeSats, spacecraft instrumentation, mission design, integration, and operations). The position includes dedicated lab space and access to shared university facilities and partner testbeds. Facilities support for space hardware programs includes electronics prototyping, RF/microwave measurement, optical/EO characterization, mechanical fabrication resources, and equipment and pathways for environmental qualification (e.g., thermal-vacuum/vibration) via shared or partner resources. USU offers a competitive startup package commensurate with rank and program needs. For hardware-intensive programs, departments frequently assemble startup support that can include equipment, lab build-out, and graduate student support. New faculty receive structured mentoring support (e.g., mentoring committee, teaching support, and proposal development resources). This is an academic year (9 month) funded position.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Aerospace, or a closely related field by the start date
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the focus areas (Space-based electro-optical (EO) and/or RF sensor systems, Space-weather sensor systems and instrumentation, or Spacecraft systems engineering)
• Ability to teach in the aligned curriculum
• Ability to obtain a United States DoD Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of mission/hardware readiness, such as: Flight or proto-flight hardware contributions (payloads, sensors, avionics, RF/EO subsystems), integration/test artifacts, or mission operations roles
• Competitive funding trajectory (PI/co-PI history, proposal leadership, or a fundable near-term plan)

Responsibilities

• Build a high-impact, externally funded research program
• Publish in peer-reviewed venues
• Mentor graduate students
• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with departmental needs and their expertise
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service and demonstrate professional engagement and leadership

Benefits

• Competitive startup package
• Dedicated lab space
• Access to shared university facilities and partner testbeds
• Structured mentoring support (mentoring committee, teaching support, proposal development resources)
• Academic year (9 month) funded position
• Excellent benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree