Entry Level Thermodynamics Engineer Jobs in Huntsville, AL

Salary: $75,100.00 - $88,075.00 Annually
Location : Normal
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300604
Department: Mechanical and Civil Engineering & Construction Management
Opening Date: 05/09/2025
Description
Summary:
The Department of Mechanical & Civil Engineering and Construction Management at Alabama A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Mechanical Engineering. The rank and tenure status are negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
We seek a dynamic and highly qualified candidate with expertise in nuclear engineering, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), gas turbine systems, material sciences and thermal-fluid sciences. The ideal candidate will be capable of teaching a wide range of courses including Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Reactor Engineering I & II, Gas Turbines, Material Sciences and CFD. A specialization in nuclear systems is particularly desirable.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level Mechanical Engineering courses, including but not limited to:
  1. Introduction to Nuclear Engineering
  2. Nuclear Reactor Engineering I & II
  3. Gas Turbine Systems
  4. Computational Fluid Dynamics
  5. Thermal Sciences and related courses

• Develop and enhance mechanical engineering laboratories.
• Supervise senior design and graduate projects.
• Engage in scholarly research and seek extramural funding.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to department, college, university, and professional service

Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Ability to teach across the Mechanical Engineering curriculum with a strong emphasis on nuclear engineering, CFD, gas turbines, material sciences and thermal sciences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise and teaching experience in nuclear reactor systems.
• Experience in securing external research funding.
• Proven ability to develop and teach laboratory-based courses.
• Background in materials science, manufacturing, or propulsion is a plus.

Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Nuclear Reactor Engineering
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Gas Turbine Systems
  • Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics
  • Materials Science and Manufacturing

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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Do you have Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field?

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• No

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Do you have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the ability to teach across the Mechanical Engineering curriculum with a strong emphasis on nuclear engineering, CFD, gas turbines, material sciences and thermal sciences?

• Yes
• No

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