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2026 Faculty Opportunities at the Aerospace Engineering Department, University of Michigan

University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MItodayverified 5 h ago

PhD-level Academic / Postdoc roles on Crosslinked list a median of $100k (225 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Applications close on Dec 1

Tenure-track aerospace engineering faculty: teach, mentor students, and lead research in computing, space operations or frontier areas.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Multiple tenure-track openings at all ranks, with partnerships with national labs and state and national space initiatives

Might not be for you. Priority areas lean toward computing, orbital mechanics and systems; materials is only touched on via manufacturing

Deep specialist PhD-friendly Works with universitiesRoom for your own research

Adjacent materials roleAerospace Engineering faculty search; areas include "in-space assembly and manufacturing" and "advanced manufacturing"

H-1B filings

University of Michigan filed 118 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Assistant Professor, Research Investigator. Median filed pay: $70K a year.

Universities are exempt from the H-1B cap, so roles here skip the lottery.

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Deadline
Dec 1
Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
PhD
Industry
Aerospace
Role
Academic / Postdoc

Role details

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Michigan invites applications for multiple full-time tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks . We seek faculty members who commit to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education and who will develop impactful and internationally leading research programs. While we will consider all areas relevant to aerospace engineering, we will give priority for exceptional candidates in the following areas: 1. Advanced computational methods and emerging computing paradigms for aerospace applications.

Areas of interest include quantum and quantum-classical hybrid computing for physical systems; neuromorphic and probabilistic computing; resource-efficient onboard computation; novel paradigms of computational science and AI for aerospace systems. 2. Science and technology of operating in and beyond Earth orbit. Areas of interest include orbital mechanics and navigation for cislunar and multi-body regime; space situational / domain awareness; space robotics and autonomy; space operation and logistics; in-space assembly and manufacturing; and space resource utilization and surface systems. 3. Frontiers in aerospace engineering.

We seek candidates who define directions beyond the areas above, particularly where new capabilities emerge at the intersection of disciplines such as high-speed flight, sustainable aviation, advanced air mobility, autonomy and advanced manufacturing. Areas of opportunity include experimental methods and diagnostics for extreme environments; novel ground and flight testing, including automated and hardware-in-the-loop approaches; and systems integration, from digital engineering to model-based design to qualification and certification of complex vehicles.

Successful candidates will teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor students, and contribute to interdisciplinary efforts linking the department with industry, strategic partnerships with national laboratories, state- and national-level space initiatives, while supporting University-wide initiatives in priority areas.

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Common questions

Does University of Michigan sponsor H-1B visas?

University of Michigan has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the 2026 Faculty Opportunities at the Aerospace Engineering Department, University of Michigan role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the 2026 Faculty Opportunities at the Aerospace Engineering Department, University of Michigan role at University of Michigan based?

This role is based in Ann Arbor, MI.

What degree is required for the 2026 Faculty Opportunities at the Aerospace Engineering Department, University of Michigan role at University of Michigan?

This role requires a PhD.