The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is dedicated to excellence in research and engineering education. Located on the Leganés Campus, the department participates in a range of academic programs, leading Master programs in Aeronautical and Space Engineering, and a PhD program in Aerospace Engineering. The Department is deeply involved in fundamental and applied research across various fields of aerospace engineering, collaborating with top-tier universities, research centers, and industry partners worldwide.
Research Areas
Aeroelastic and Structural Design Lab
R. Cavallaro & A. Cini
Computational Fluid Dynamics Lab
O. Flores
Dynamics and Control in Aerospace Systems
A. Marcos, M. Sanjurjo & M. Soler
Experimental Aerodynamics and Propusion Lab
S. Discetti, A. Ianiro & M. Raiola
Plasma and Space Propulsion Team (EP2)
E. Ahedo, P. Fajardo, M. Merino & J. Navarro
Tethers Applied to Aerospace Engineering
G. Sánchez-Arriaga & M. Sanjurjo
Teaching Activities
The Department of Aerospace Engineering (DAE) is a faculty group of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, responsible for aerospace engineering degrees at UC3M, at the Bachelor, Master’s, and Doctorate levels.
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering
The Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering aims to train professionals to work in companies that design, manufacture and certify a wide variety of products and …
Master in Aeronautical Engineering
The Master in Aeronautical Engineering (MAE) provides full professional accreditation as Aeronautical Engineer in Spain and …
Master in Space Engineering
The Master in Space Engineering provides comprehensive and specialized training required by the space industry. This is a booming sector with growth in Europe and Spain…
Ph.D. Interuniversity Program in Fluid Mechanics
Access to the Ph.D. Program in Fluid Mechanics is intended for students who meet the entry requirements with degrees in the fields of Engineering and …
Ph.D. Program in Aerospace Engineering
The Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering aims to train professionals to work in companies that design, manufacture and certify a large variety of products and…
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2 PhD Positions Open at EP2 Lab – Advanced Plasma Propulsion Simulations
The Plasma and Space Propulsion Team (EP2) at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is offering two fully funded PhD positions in the field of advanced plasma propulsion modeling. These positions are part of the prestigious EIC ALBATOR project. Project...
PhD Position Opening at the EP2 Lab – Miniaturized Hall Thruster Development
The Plasma and Space Propulsion Team (EP2 Lab) at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is offering 1 fully funded PhD position within the framework of the MLPLUS-CM research project. Research Project: MLPLUS-HT The position...
Call for Expressions of Interest – Postdoctoral Talent Programs in Aerospace Engineering
The Department of Aerospace Engineering invites expressions of interest from outstanding researchers in all areas of Aerospace Engineering to support their applications to upcoming prestigious talent attraction programs, including: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025...
Industrial Doctorate Position in Airborne Wind Energy Systems (AWE) – UC3M/CT Ingenieros
Real professional growth, with high post-doctoral employabilityIntensive training in:Scientific publications, conferences or participation in outreach activities.Experience with real-time control HWs (advanced DSpace, NI, Arduino/RPi).The Universidad Carlos III de...