Research Associate Professor in Autonomous Systems for Space Technologies
1 week ago
Location: El Paso, TX Category: Engineering Posted On: Wed Oct Job Description:
UTEP invites applications for a Research Associate Professor (RAP) in Autonomous Systems for Space Technologies. This position is housed in the Aerospace Center and collaborates with the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME), Keck Center for 3D Innovation, and IMSE. It is part of the STAR (Space Technologies and AI-Driven Research) Frontier initiative focusing on robotics, autonomy, and AI for space exploration, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and defense.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research on autonomous systems integrating AI into aerospace platforms.
- Prototype autonomous systems for in-space manufacturing and testing.
- Develop AI algorithms for navigation, guidance, and control.
- Lead collaborative research proposals for NSF, DoD, DOE, NASA.
- Mentor students and build interdisciplinary collaborations.
Research Focus Areas
- Space Autonomy - Robotic systems for in-space manufacturing and exploration.
- Swarm & Cooperative Systems - Multi-agent coordination and distributed sensing.
- Aerospace Security - AI-integrated surveillance and autonomous detection.
- In-Situ Autonomy - Edge AI and adaptive control in GPS-denied environments.
- Autonomous Experimentation - Closed-loop AI-in-the-loop testing frameworks.
Job Requirements:
Minimum: Ph.D. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or related field; strong publication record; interdisciplinary experience.
Preferred: Experience in aerial/space robotics, AI/ML control systems, ROS, PyTorch; prior research funding success.
Additional Information:
The initial salary is competitive, based on qualifications and experience, and comes with excellent fringe benefits. Hiring decisions are based on budget approval.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at , by email at , or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at
To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
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