Tenure Track Assistant Professor in » Aerospace Systems Engineering «

Overview

Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Aerospace Systems Engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). This is a W2 fixed-term (6 years) tenure-track professorship with the possibility for promotion to a tenured W3.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and teaching and promote the development of early-career scientists.
• Appoint an expert in the research area of Systems Engineering with a focus on developing innovative methodologies, including model-based systems engineering (MBSE), digital twins, AI applications, and agile development processes for satellites, aircraft, and next-generation air mobility systems.
• Teach courses in the university’s bachelor and master programs.
• Expand the existing teaching portfolio of the Department in Systems Engineering with courses on Systems Architecture, Verification & Validation, and Digital Engineering, integrating across Aeronautics and Space programs through project-based learning and industry collaboration.

Qualifications

• University degree and an outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification, as well as pedagogical aptitude.
• Demonstrated initial scientific achievements with the capacity for independent research at the highest international level.
• Substantial research experience abroad is expected.

Our Offer

• Based on international standards, TUM offers a merit-based academic career path for tenure-track faculty from Assistant Professor through a permanent position as Associate Professor, and on to Full Professor, with regulations of the TUM Faculty Recruitment and Career System.
• Excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community in the Greater Munich Area; English serves as a common interface for scientific interaction.
• Attractive and performance-based salary conditions and social benefits.
• The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) provides career consulting to the partners of newly appointed professors and assists in relocation and integration for professors and families.

Your Application

• TUM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. The position is suitable for disabled persons; disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.
• Application documents should be submitted in accordance with TUM’s application guidelines for professors. Details are available at www.tum.de/faculty-recruiting, including information on collecting and processing personal data as part of the application process.
• Please submit your application by 26 October 2025 via the TUM recruitment portal: www.recruit.tum.de.
• For any queries contact faculty-recruitment@ed.tum.de.