Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Avionics Systems Design & Software Engineer

Full time starting salary is normally in the range of:

Lecturer: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,039 to £57,797 with potential progression to £70,000 per annum

Senior Lecturer: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £60,099 to £69,505 per annum with potential progression up to £85,000 per annum.

Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire

We welcome applications from passionate Avionic System Design specialists to join our Centre for Aeronautics Aircraft Design Group. This permanent academic role offers the chance to shape the Centre’s research, design, and consultancy in avionic systems design and integration.

About the Role

You will deliver high-quality postgraduate teaching in avionic systems design and integration, alongside conducting research aligned with future aerospace needs. Supported in building research teams and securing funding, the role involves managing research, consultancy, teaching, project management, and student supervision.

About You

We seek a qualified individual with aerospace or related industry experience to join our team, offering autonomy in research beyond typical industrial settings. A background in high-impact, cross-disciplinary, and industry-relevant research is advantageous. At the Senior Lecturer level, leadership in course management, business development, securing large funding, and managing research networks is expected.

Applicants should hold a doctorate in a relevant field or possess extensive industry experience, with a strong R&D track record in avionics design or systems, collaborative skills across disciplines, and a proven ability to attract income. Teaching experience, programming expertise, and strong communication skills are highly valued.

About Us

Cranfield is globally renowned for its teaching and research in aviation and aerospace, anchored at our unique global research airport. Our six centres drive advancements in aeronautics, propulsion, cyber-physical systems, and intelligent automation. With strong industry links built over 70 years, we shape the future of aircraft, airport, and airspace management. As the only European university with its own airport and runway, Cranfield Aerospace leads in research and education across aircraft, drones, urban air mobility, and space. Find out more About Aerospace.

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 Prof Smith on Howard.smith@cranfield.ac.uk

Please contact us for further details on E: peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk.

Closing date: 19/01/2025

This role may require UK Security Clearance.

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