"Engineer in Research Intermediate"

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.

• 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
• 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

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

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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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.