Specialist in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position overview



Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $55,000-$194,800. See Tables

Application Window

Open date: July 29, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The UCI Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering is anticipating openings in all levels of the Specialist series throughout the academic year 2025-2026. Applications are being sought from graduates with backgrounds in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Applicants must have a proven track record of research. This is an ongoing recruitment and positions are dependent upon availability of extramural funding and research contracts of individual Principal Investigators. The positions may be full or part-time and may be without salary. Dependent upon extramural funding, salary is commensurate with experience.

Please apply online at:

Application materials Please include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae including publications list, and names of three references (please do not solicit letter).

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
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• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location
Irvine CA