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New grad assistant engineering manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a hands-on project portfolio can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, The City University of New York, and University of Alabama hiring at this level now.
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Work type: Faculty
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Computer Engineering
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Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
For more information visit: https://www.csee.umbc.edu/
August 2027 for the Fall academic semester.
The Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (CSEE) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Computer Engineering. These positions primarily seek candidates in the following areas, with one position in each area:
- Core Computer Engineering: Including, but not limited to, computer architecture, heterogeneous and chiplet-based architectures, next-generation networking, hardware-based trust and privacy support, reconfigurable computing and FPGA-based systems, emerging computing technologies and architectures, and sustainable computing.
- AI Hardware Systems: Including, but not limited to, hardware acceleration for AI/ML, edge and embedded AI, hardware/software co-design for AI, AI-driven and agentic Electronic Design Automation (EDA), energy-efficient/sustainable AI hardware, and neuromorphic and beyond-CMOS computing paradigms for AI.
Applicants should have or be completing a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, have a strong research record with the potential to develop a funded research program, and have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching aligned with UMBC's mission and vision. Candidates will be expected to build and lead a team of student researchers, obtain external research support, and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses.
The CSEE department is research-oriented and multi-disciplinary with programs in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, and Cybersecurity. Our diverse faculty (41 tenure-track and 26 teaching) enjoy collaboration, working across our specializations as well as with colleagues from other STEM, humanities and the arts departments, and external partners. We have more than 2,600 undergraduate CS and CE majors and more than 550 graduate students in our CS, CE, EE, Data Science, and Cybersecurity graduate programs. We have been awarding an average of 18 Ph.D. degrees per year since our establishment in 1986. Our research is supported by a growing and diverse portfolio from government and industrial sponsors with around $8M in yearly research expenditures. We work to help new colleagues be successful by providing competitive startup packages, reduced teaching loads, and active mentoring.
The College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) at UMBC crosses the boundaries of engineering, computing, and information disciplines to develop research and educational programs that engage faculty, students, and staff from all the disciplines. COEIT is deeply committed to the success of all our faculty. We have formal programs including “launch committees” to encourage regular and structured mentorship for faculty to start successfully, mentoring programs to provide support in the longer term, shared services for grant finance support, grant writing and editing support, monthly gatherings in which faculty share lunch and community, and we encourage all of our faculty to participate in the university’s eminent scholar mentor program to build relationships with leaders in the field beyond UMBC. You can read more about these programs and initiatives on our website at https://coeit.umbc.edu.
Salary Range: Assistant Professor min. $120,000 - max. $140,000 commensurate with experience.
Other components of pay are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Qualifications
Applicants should have or be completing a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline by the appointment start date, have a strong research record with the potential to develop a funded research program, and have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching aligned with UMBC's mission and vision. Candidates will be expected to build and lead a team of student researchers, obtain external research support, and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses. A background check will be required.
UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Benefits offered align with type of position and may be prorated based on hours per week.
- Paid Leave
- Tuition Remission
- Medical, Prescription and Dental Insurance
- Retirement plans
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities & much more
See benefits summary for detailed information: 9 Month Faculty Benefits Summary
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds. Known for Inclusive Excellence, we are a Minority Serving Institution with 52% of the student body identifying as a racial or ethnic minority in 2020. According to the 2022 US News and World Best Colleges Report, UMBC placed 9th in the Best Undergraduate Teaching category and 10th in the Most Innovative Schools category. To continue to support this goal, the Faculty Development Center leads the nation in supporting and guiding faculty in their educational mission with regular workshops and pedagogical demonstrations. In the 2022 Chronicle of Higher Education Great College to Work For rankings, UMBC is on the list for the 14th year in a row and is in the Honor roll for the 12th year.
UMBC is a Carnegie R1 Doctoral University that is leading the world in inclusive excellence in research and teaching (https://research.umbc.edu/fast-facts/). We are redefining how to teach, and we are one of the most innovative universities in the nation, according to US News. Our research is bold, cross disciplinary, and leverages our location near the hospitals in Baltimore, NIH, NASA, NSF, DoD, and USGS. Inclusive excellence also means being a strong community partner in Baltimore, and the UMBC Shriver Center and Center for Democracy and Civil Life help forge and maintain connections. Social justice is core to our mission in Baltimore, Maryland, and beyond.
UMBC’s campus is located on 500 acres just off I-95 between Baltimore and Washington DC, and less than 10 minutes from the BWI airport and Amtrak station. The campus includes the bwtech@UMBC research and technology park, which has special programs for startups focused on cybersecurity, clean energy, life sciences, and training. We are surrounded by one of the greatest concentrations of commercial, cultural, and scientific activity in the nation. Located at the head of the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore has all the advantages of modern, urban living, including professional sports, major art galleries, theaters, and a symphony orchestra. The city's famous Inner Harbor area is an exciting center for entertainment and commerce. The nation's capital, Washington, DC, is a great tourist attraction with its historical monuments and museums. Just ten minutes from downtown Baltimore and 30 from the D.C. Beltway, UMBC offers easy access to the region's resources by car or public transportation.
Nondiscrimination statement: UMBC does not make hiring decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy. We encourage applications from all candidates who meet the job qualifications and who will contribute to the University’s core value of inclusive excellence through their research, teaching, and service.
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process should contact UMBC’s Accessibility Manager and ADA Coordinator at 410-455-5745 or slazar@umbc.edu.
Advertised: 12 Nov 2026 09:00 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled
Work type: Faculty
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Computer Engineering
Apply via Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/195486
Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
For more information visit: https://www.csee.umbc.edu/
August 2027 for the Fall academic semester.
The Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (CSEE) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Computer Engineering. These positions primarily seek candidates in the following areas, with one position in each area:
- Core Computer Engineering: Including, but not limited to, computer architecture, heterogeneous and chiplet-based architectures, next-generation networking, hardware-based trust and privacy support, reconfigurable computing and FPGA-based systems, emerging computing technologies and architectures, and sustainable computing.
- AI Hardware Systems: Including, but not limited to, hardware acceleration for AI/ML, edge and embedded AI, hardware/software co-design for AI, AI-driven and agentic Electronic Design Automation (EDA), energy-efficient/sustainable AI hardware, and neuromorphic and beyond-CMOS computing paradigms for AI.
Applicants should have or be completing a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, have a strong research record with the potential to develop a funded research program, and have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching aligned with UMBC's mission and vision. Candidates will be expected to build and lead a team of student researchers, obtain external research support, and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses.
The CSEE department is research-oriented and multi-disciplinary with programs in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, and Cybersecurity. Our diverse faculty (41 tenure-track and 26 teaching) enjoy collaboration, working across our specializations as well as with colleagues from other STEM, humanities and the arts departments, and external partners. We have more than 2,600 undergraduate CS and CE majors and more than 550 graduate students in our CS, CE, EE, Data Science, and Cybersecurity graduate programs. We have been awarding an average of 18 Ph.D. degrees per year since our establishment in 1986. Our research is supported by a growing and diverse portfolio from government and industrial sponsors with around $8M in yearly research expenditures. We work to help new colleagues be successful by providing competitive startup packages, reduced teaching loads, and active mentoring.
The College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) at UMBC crosses the boundaries of engineering, computing, and information disciplines to develop research and educational programs that engage faculty, students, and staff from all the disciplines. COEIT is deeply committed to the success of all our faculty. We have formal programs including “launch committees” to encourage regular and structured mentorship for faculty to start successfully, mentoring programs to provide support in the longer term, shared services for grant finance support, grant writing and editing support, monthly gatherings in which faculty share lunch and community, and we encourage all of our faculty to participate in the university’s eminent scholar mentor program to build relationships with leaders in the field beyond UMBC. You can read more about these programs and initiatives on our website at https://coeit.umbc.edu.
Salary Range: Assistant Professor min. $120,000 - max. $140,000 commensurate with experience.
Other components of pay are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Qualifications
Applicants should have or be completing a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline by the appointment start date, have a strong research record with the potential to develop a funded research program, and have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching aligned with UMBC's mission and vision. Candidates will be expected to build and lead a team of student researchers, obtain external research support, and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses. A background check will be required.
UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Benefits offered align with type of position and may be prorated based on hours per week.
- Paid Leave
- Tuition Remission
- Medical, Prescription and Dental Insurance
- Retirement plans
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities & much more
See benefits summary for detailed information: 9 Month Faculty Benefits Summary
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds. Known for Inclusive Excellence, we are a Minority Serving Institution with 52% of the student body identifying as a racial or ethnic minority in 2020. According to the 2022 US News and World Best Colleges Report, UMBC placed 9th in the Best Undergraduate Teaching category and 10th in the Most Innovative Schools category. To continue to support this goal, the Faculty Development Center leads the nation in supporting and guiding faculty in their educational mission with regular workshops and pedagogical demonstrations. In the 2022 Chronicle of Higher Education Great College to Work For rankings, UMBC is on the list for the 14th year in a row and is in the Honor roll for the 12th year.
UMBC is a Carnegie R1 Doctoral University that is leading the world in inclusive excellence in research and teaching (https://research.umbc.edu/fast-facts/). We are redefining how to teach, and we are one of the most innovative universities in the nation, according to US News. Our research is bold, cross disciplinary, and leverages our location near the hospitals in Baltimore, NIH, NASA, NSF, DoD, and USGS. Inclusive excellence also means being a strong community partner in Baltimore, and the UMBC Shriver Center and Center for Democracy and Civil Life help forge and maintain connections. Social justice is core to our mission in Baltimore, Maryland, and beyond.
UMBC’s campus is located on 500 acres just off I-95 between Baltimore and Washington DC, and less than 10 minutes from the BWI airport and Amtrak station. The campus includes the bwtech@UMBC research and technology park, which has special programs for startups focused on cybersecurity, clean energy, life sciences, and training. We are surrounded by one of the greatest concentrations of commercial, cultural, and scientific activity in the nation. Located at the head of the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore has all the advantages of modern, urban living, including professional sports, major art galleries, theaters, and a symphony orchestra. The city's famous Inner Harbor area is an exciting center for entertainment and commerce. The nation's capital, Washington, DC, is a great tourist attraction with its historical monuments and museums. Just ten minutes from downtown Baltimore and 30 from the D.C. Beltway, UMBC offers easy access to the region's resources by car or public transportation.
Nondiscrimination statement: UMBC does not make hiring decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy. We encourage applications from all candidates who meet the job qualifications and who will contribute to the University’s core value of inclusive excellence through their research, teaching, and service.
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process should contact UMBC’s Accessibility Manager and ADA Coordinator at 410-455-5745 or slazar@umbc.edu.
Advertised: 12 Nov 2026 09:00 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled
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Entry Level Assistant Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level assistant engineering manager job?
Start by highlighting any internship experience, capstone projects, or team leadership moments from coursework, even informal ones. Entry level employers at this level look for candidates who can support scheduling, coordinate small teams, and communicate across departments. A degree in engineering or a related field helps, but demonstrated organizational ability and technical familiarity with the role's industry often matter just as much to hiring managers.
Which companies hire entry level assistant engineering managers?
Companies hiring entry level assistant engineering managers right now include The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, The City University of New York, and University of Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, you'll find a mix of large manufacturers, construction firms, and technology companies that build out their engineering teams by developing junior talent from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level assistant engineering manager jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles in this field still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements given the hands-on coordination involved. About 8% of entry level assistant engineering manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who need location flexibility should filter listings carefully to find the options that match their situation.
Are these new grad assistant engineering manager jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically calls for zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-ops in place of full-time work history, and considers a strong portfolio or academic project record. If a listing mentions entry level, junior, or associate, it is generally open to new grads.
Which industries hire the most entry level assistant engineering managers?
Entry Level assistant engineering manager roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive early-career hiring because they maintain large engineering teams and rely on assistant managers to support day-to-day operations, giving new talent a structured path to grow into full management responsibility.