Assistant / Associate Engineer

Assistant / Associate Engineer

Job No : 535463

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Education / Training / Instructional Design, Engineering

Department : 19010605 - EG-FL APPLIED RESEARCH ENTRPS

Job Description

Classification Title :

AST ENG

Job Description :

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida invites applications for two 12-month, time-limited, non-tenure track, full-time, Assistant / Associate Engineer in the Florida Applied Research in Engineering (FLARE) Unit. Initial appointment is for one year, and annual reappointment is expected based on availability and performance.

FLARE focuses on proprietary, applied, and classified research in partnership with faculty and student talent. FLARE is seeking non-tenure-track (NTT) subject matter expert (SME) engineer to develop and conduct research and education activities in one or more of the following focus areas :

• Networked and Collaborative Systems
• S&T Munitions and Manufacturing
• Software Enabled Functionality
• Full Spectrum Digital Engineering
• Advanced Sensors & Info Processing

Other areas in mechanical and aerospace engineering, material science, or computational science will be considered if a mature and active history of applied and classified research and development can be demonstrated

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in successfully pursuing and conducting research and development including in collaboration with industry, government, academia, and small businesses partners. Due to the nature of the anticipated research (Department of Defense, Department of Energy, NASA, etc.), applicants must currently possess or be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance as well as have an ability to maintain the Secret clearance requirements.

Expected Salary :

Salary to commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements :

A Master's Degree in one or more focus area disciplines and 5+ years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

A Ph.D. in one or more focus area disciplines and with experience in pursuing, capturing, and leading complex, multidisciplinary applied and classified research.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted through UFCareers at : https : / / jobs.ufl.edu / (Please see Job Requisition #535463). Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format : (1) cover letter ( summary, introduction related to hiring emphasis areas ); (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of no less than three and up to five references. Additional supplemental material should be uploaded as one PDF to the “other documents” selection in the application. For additional questions, contact Richard Vigeant at rvigeant@ufl.edu .

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Background searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

The University of Florida is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

This requisition is being re-posted, current applicants need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required :

Applications Close : 21 September 2025

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 535463

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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