Engineer in Research Intermediate

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI • 2h ago

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Responsibilities*

Upgrade and maintenance of two high fidelity vacuum chambers at the Plasmadynamics and Electric Propulsion Laboratory.

Testing support for electric propulsion system under USSF and DARPA programs

Conducting independent engineering and research projects

Design and fabrication of electric propulsion hardware

Required Qualifications*

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics

Funding source requires U.S. citizenship

A minimum of one (1) year experience in electric propulsion laboratory is preferred

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Additional Information

This is a 100% effort (40 hours per week) one year term limited position with possibility to extend contingent upon funding availability.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

276993

Working Title

Engineer in Research Intermediate

Job Title

Engineer in Research Inter

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Engineering

Department

CoE Aerospace Engineering

Posting Begin/End Date

5/01/2026 - 5/08/2026

Salary

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00

Career Interest

Engineering & Architecture

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