Lecturer in Propulsion Integration

School/Department: School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing
Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered.
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £45,751 to £50,798 with potential progression to £63,059 per annum
Apply by: 02/07/2023

Role Description

We welcome applications from talented professionals to join our Aircraft Design group who want to make a significant impact on the shape and future direction of our Centre’s portfolio of activities in the areas of powerplant & systems design and integration in addition to CAD, general aircraft design, aircraft conceptual design and flying demonstrator design.

About the Role

The key responsibility involve the contribution to teaching, supervision and assessment on the MSc programs and Continuing Professional Development short courses. Taught modules will include:

• Powerplant performance and installation
• Computer Aided Design (CATIA).
• Initial Aircraft Design

You will also support the teaching activities by leading:

• the modelling and integration of the propulsion system activities for both intakes
• the Computer Aided Design, Physical Model and Video student teams
• the students in the progress monitoring and management of the group design project for the March/Sept intake
• the students in the organization, management and delivery of a major presentation to industry as well as organizing course student events and course management events

Some of your time will also be spent preparing research proposals and delivery of research contracts and consultancy, as well as developing activities that complement and enhance existing research and teaching within Aerospace.

About You

We are looking for an ambitious and collaborative professional with a PhD in a relevant subject and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.  You will have experience in Powerplant & Systems design and Integration, in the use and teaching of Computer Aided Design, and knowledge of the use of CAD systems and awareness of PLM/PDM systems.  You will also have broad knowledge of Aerospace vehicles and systems and ideally experience in teaching & student supervision at post-graduate level as well as a good research record or significant experience in the Aerospace Industry.

Along with the ability to organize and manage large groups of students, communication and influencing (& also good listening skills) are important parts of this role as you will be expected to be capable of representing the Aircraft Design group at industry meetings, present work to industry and assist in developing the Aircraft Design group’s presence in the research and industrial fields.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.

The School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM) is a leading provider of postgraduate level engineering education, research and technology support to individuals and organisations. At the forefront of aerospace, manufacturing and transport systems technology and management for over 70 years, we deliver multi-disciplinary solutions to the complex challenges facing industry.  The Aerospace theme offers world-class and niche post-graduate level research, education, training and consultancy.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme.We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply                                           

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Howard Smith on Howard.Smith@cranfield.ac.uk

This role may require you to have the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance