Assistant/Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering
- University of Nevada, Reno, Mechanical Engineering Department
- University of Nevada, Reno, North Virginia Street, Reno, NV, USA
- Oct 29, 2025
Job Description
The Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty opening at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to support the development of the Aerospace Program.
Expertise is sought in the broad area of space systems and exploration, including launch and space transportation, satellites and spacecraft systems, orbital mechanics and space environment, planetary and deep space exploration, space manufacturing, etc.
Preferred and Required Qualifications
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The College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno values its faculty and staff as key partners in the University’s mission to provide outstanding learning, discovery and engagement programs. Our dynamic, mid-sized college is interested in hiring faculty and staff whose goals are aligned with our mission to serve Nevada, the nation and the world by:
· Providing a state-of-the-art education
· Conducting high-quality fundamental and applied research
· Engaging in high-impact outreach activities; and
· Fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and diversity among students, faculty and staff
We are strategically located in a growing tech and manufacturing area, 10 miles from the Tahoe-Regional Industrial Center, 12-mile industrial park housing facilities for such tech companies as Tesla, Panasonic, Blockchain, Google, Jet.com and Switch. Just north of Reno is the Nevada Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site, where researchers develop, test and deploy technology related to robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. Nevada also is on the forefront of battery technology, aerospace and defense, water technologies, manufacturing and logistics operations as well as research into sustainable energy sources.