Job No: 3351 |
Advertised on: 2026-05-22 |
CIC: Christina Tin |
Reg. No: R1103418
Job Location(s): East (eg: Kallang, Tampines, Changi)
J OB DESCRIPTION
Our client is actively searching for a Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor in Aerospace MRO (Smart Maintenance & Repair Systems) to join their team!
If you are a dynamic individual seeking a new career opportunity, read further!
Our client is Singapore’s first University of Applied Learning, offering industry-relevant degree programmes that prepare its graduates to be work- and future-ready professionals. Its mission is to maximise the potential of its learners and to innovate with industry, through an integrated applied learning and research approach, so as to contribute to the economy and society. The university’s unique pedagogy integrates work and study, embracing authentic learning in a real-world environment through collaborations with key strategic partners. Its focus on applied research with business impact is aimed at helping industry innovate and grow.
The university espouses an applied learning approach and offers degrees with a strong focus on science and technology.The faculty work closely with industry on translational research and innovation, as well as provide consultancy on solutions to industry challenges. This well-established nexus with industry endows their graduates with deep skills and work-ready training experience. The university is strengthening its capabilities in Aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), building a cohort of faculty who are experienced in solving real-world aerospace maintenance challenges through applied research and innovation.
Focus areas for Aerospace MRO include:
Smart Maintenance & Predictive Diagnostics
Digital Twins & Lifecycle Engineering
Robotics & Autonomous Inspection Systems
Composite Structures Inspection & Repair
Advanced Repair Technologies (e.g. Additive Manufacturing)
The responsibilities of this role are:
Lead and contribute to applied research projects with industry partners and government agencies in Aerospace MRO
Develop and teach Aerospace MRO-related modules within SIT’s Aircraft Systems Engineering (ASE) and interdisciplinary programmes
Supervise Industry Doctorate/Masters and capstone projects in collaboration with domain faculty and industry partners
Contribute to University’s continuing education and workforce upskilling programmes (CET/CSM)
Drive translational research outcomes, including deployment of solutions in operational MRO environments
Serve as a technical mentor across disciplines (AI, robotics, materials), enabling cross-domain integration for smart MRO systems
The ideal candidate will need to have the following qualities and experience:
Qualifications
PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline
Strong track record in Aerospace MRO, aerospace systems, or related applied research/industry practice
Technical expertise and deep knowledge of one or more of the following areas:
Predictive Maintenance & Prognostics (PHM)
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and NDT/NDI
Digital Twins and physics-informed modelling
Aerospace robotics and autonomous inspection systems
Composite materials, damage detection, and repair
Additive manufacturing for aerospace repair (flight-certified applications)
Aircraft systems, gas turbine maintenance, or MRO best practices
Circular economy and sustainable aerospace maintenance
Experience Applying Expertise to one or more of the Following:
Commercial or military Aerospace MRO operations
Smart hangar / digital MRO transformation initiatives
AI-enabled inspection and diagnostics systems
Robotics deployment in maintenance environments
Lifecycle management of composite aircraft structures
Industry-scale maintenance optimisation and downtime reduction
Demonstrated leadership and evidence of working on industry/society-defined problems
Experience with industry research collaborations, applied research grants, and/or system deployment
Established thought leadership and/or professional standing e.g. publications in top journals and keynotes, in addition to non-publication outputs and impact such as open-source tools, technical reports, patents, deployed systems
Demonstrated track record of cross-disciplinary collaborations
Ability to communicate clearly with domain experts, industry practitioners and general public
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All applicants' CV will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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