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The RoleA unique opportunity to join one of the largest aerospace engineering departments in the country has become available as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Aviation Maintenance Engineering. You will be part of a dynamic academic team that is dedicated to teach aviation maintenance skills which sits at the heart of the airline industry. You will have access to some of the unique teaching and research facilities in the UK, including Rocket Propulsion Test Laboratory and Industry Standard Flight Simulators, 3D Design Studio and state of the art manufacturing workshop.In this role, you'll deliver and assess undergraduate modules in aviation maintenance engineering. In addition, you will be expected to actively engage in applied research/industry liaison to enhance the University’s reputation for research-informed/industry-informed teaching. You'll also be supported in pursuing research opportunities that generate income, such as grants and industry partnerships, helping to drive innovation and growth.Additionally, you'll support students through placements, provide pastoral care, and take on academic leadership and administrative responsibilities. This is a unique opportunity to develop your research potential and professional practice while being part of an aerospace engineering team that in known for leading industry-informed teaching for employability.The PersonWe are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with a passion for teaching and a background on aviation maintenance. In particular, the vacant post seeks application from candidates who hold a Category B1 licence in Aircraft Maintenance (B1-Aircraft Mechanical Systems, Structures and Engine). In addition, applicants who have experience as a B1 type instructor from an airline are strongly encouraged to apply. Ideally you should hold a postgraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related discipline and a PhD in a related field is highly desirable. Equivalent relevant experience in the field may also be considered. A recognised teaching qualification would be advantageous. If you haven’t yet achieved UKPSF recognition, you will be supported to do so through our accredited Introduction to Learning and Teaching or Kingston Academic Practice Standards Framework during your probationary period.The ideal candidate will bring practical, hands-on experience with student-centred teaching approaches in aviation and the ability to teach using a range of technology enhanced teaching platforms provided by the university.On a personal level, we are seeking someone who:<ul><li>Is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching through innovative, active learning strategies.</li><li>Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and takes real interest in supporting students.</li><li>Is flexible, adaptable, and willing to contribute to other areas within the department as needed.</li></ul>The FacultyThe Faculty of Engineering, Computing &amp; the Environment (ECE) is among the most diverse in the UK, offering a wide range of subjects that encourage cross-discipline innovation. Our academics are experts, deeply engaged in research, which they bring into their teaching. Our state-of-the-art facilities include specialised labs, a public outreach centre, a virtual reality centre, a rocket lab, flight and race simulators, a renewable energy lab, automotive and mechanical labs and new labs dedicated to electrical, electronic, and robotic engineering, along with an advanced design studio. This combination creates an ideal environment for practical learning for future engineers, and an exciting atmosphere for academic professionals.Further informationThis is a full time, permanent academic position with a starting salary of £44,404 per annum for a Lecturer or £49,468 per annum for a Senior Lecturer post&nbsp;depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.As part of your application, please include the following:<ul><li>A covering letter</li><li>Up to date CV</li><li>Statements of teaching philosophy and research interests</li></ul>Interviews are due to be held in-person in at the end of July, the exact date of interview will be shared to shortlisted candidates after the shortlisting process has concluded.For informal enquiries, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:B.Khanal@kingston.ac.uk" target="_blank">Dr Bidur Khanal</a>,&nbsp;Head of the Department of Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering.Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities.&nbsp;Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.&nbsp;To apply click on&nbsp;‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jobs@kingston.ac.uk" target="_blank">jobs@kingston.ac.uk</a>&nbsp;or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Aviation Maintenance Engineering

Location: Denham<dl><dt>Salary: Excellent salary and benefits package</dt><dt>Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025</dt><dt>Job SummaryWhy work for Martin-BakerA career in aerospace with a British engineering firm that is saving lives worldwide. When you work at Martin-Baker, you’re providing pilots with their last form of defence. We’re the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the world’s most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple – to save aircrew lives.The OpportunityMartin-Baker is looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join one of our Engineering teams to manage and take responsibility for leading a talented group of engineers, ensuring that products and services are engineered to meet business, customer and regulatory requirements. This will include the development, verification, and ongoing support of complex subsystems.The role will help prioritise the engineering team with activities and resources in order to get projects to completion within schedule and to an agreed level of maturity. You’ll support the programme management function in the identification and management of risk throughout the lifecycle, ensuring that the project deliverables meet both business and customer requirements.You’ll also develop the capabilities of engineers by coaching and sharing your knowledge, promoting continuous professional development and creating an environment that encourages innovation and continual improvement. As a senior member of the engineering team, you’ll communicate effectively, professionally and in a timely manner with internal colleagues, external customers and subcontractors.This role is based at our Denham campus, we offer hybrid working after six months of employment.About youYou’ll have proven experience of managing and developing people to ensure that capabilities across the function are continuously improved, having a clear view on how effective leadership, and in particular, trust plays an important part.You’ll have working knowledge of safety critical systems and a track record of delivering solutions within a regulated industry. Together with significant experience of interfacing and managing internal and external customers/stakeholders, you’ll have proven understanding of systems and/or mechanical engineering, ideally within a defence context.Highly customer focused, you’ll have excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to work in a dynamic environment, often with parallel objectives.What you’ll do<ul><li>Manage the functional group and team leads to ensure a motivated and suitably qualified resource profile exists. Identify appropriate requirements for training and development, securing budget to deliver this.</li><li>Ensure effective conversations are happening at all levels within the function. Actively manage both negative and positive performance to drive effective functional performance.</li><li>Own and drive forward the strategies to maintain and develop the function/capabilities skills and knowledge.</li><li>Own the functions continuous improvement plans and balances the functions resources with the ongoing project needs.</li><li>Provide support to your teams, leveraging your previous experience in the systems, mechanical, software and/or electronics domains.</li></ul>What we’re looking for<ul><li>Degree qualified in Engineering, Maths, Physics, or similar, holding Chartered status with an appropriate institution.</li><li>Practiced at leading and managing teams of engineers, ideally across disciplines.</li><li>Experience of supporting design / delivery teams to develop complex, technical solutions in accordance with plans and processes, ideally within defence.</li><li>Experience of working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders of varying seniorities.</li><li>Proficiency in working across the engineering lifecycle and experience of engineering gate reviews and the associated assessment of design compliance.</li><li>Analytical thinker able to develop and communicate difficult/new concepts.</li><li>Ability to cope with complex and uncertain situations.</li><li>Self-motivated with an aptitude for problem solving (strong numerical and analytical ability) and driving difficult issues to conclusion.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication / collaboration skills.</li></ul>We believe in equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.All candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with each role’s specifications and / or requirements. All published adverts will be aligned with the Company’s Diversity and Inclusion commitment.For all successful candidates, Martin-Baker will undertake background BPSS security checks. As part of this, we will need to confirm your identity, employment history and address history to cover the past five years as well as your nationality, immigration status and criminal record. For positions that require Security Clearance, the successful candidate must hold or be willing to obtain security clearance up to the relevant level for the role.</dt></dl>

Engineering Manager

<dl><dt>Location:Denham, Middlesex</dt><dt>Salary: Competitive with Benefits</dt><dt>Application Deadline: Friday, August 1, 2025</dt><dt>Job SummaryWhy work for Martin-BakerA career in aerospace with a British engineering firm that is saving lives worldwide. When you work at Martin-Baker, you’re providing pilots with their last form of defence.What you’ll be doingMartin-Baker is the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the world’s most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple - to save aircrew lives.Join us on this mission as a Senior RAMS Engineer where you will have the exciting opportunity to determine the reliability, Maintainability and safety of our products &nbsp;and in so doing will oversee the design activity to ensure reliability and maintainability specifications are met and systems are safe to operate when flying and during ejection.This senior position is responsible for determining &amp; overseeing the reliability, maintainability and safety of MBA electro-mechanical systems. In so doing, will monitor the design activity to ensure reliability and maintainability specifications are met and systems are safe to operate when flying and during ejection.The future of engineering and manufacturing is changing. To future-proof your career Martin-Baker will always keep investing in your development. That’s a long-term promise. Because we want to learn from you, so keeping your skills up to date is important to us, and important for our future. At Martin-Baker, people have gone on to specialise in fields as varied as supply chain logistics, explosives, research &amp; design, and human engineering.We’re a company that saves lives. Join us.Characteristics &amp; Skills<ul><li>Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent</li><li>Have an eye for detail and getting things right</li><li>Practical problem-solving skills</li><li>Demonstrate ethics and integrity in your thinking</li><li>Be a methodical problem Solver</li><li>Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker Values</li></ul>At Martin-Baker you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you’ll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.Your benefits in detail<ul><li>Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)</li><li>4x salary Life Assurance (18+)</li><li>Personalised training and development plan</li><li>Healthcare Plan</li><li>25-days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave</li><li>Occupational Health team</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Workplace Nursery Benefit</li><li>Martin-Baker + Discounts Platform</li></ul>We believe in equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.All candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with each role’s specifications and / or requirements. All published adverts will be aligned with the Company’s Diversity and Inclusion commitment.For all successful candidates, Martin-Baker will undertake background BPSS security checks. As part of this, we will need to confirm your identity, employment history and address history to cover the past five years as well as your nationality, immigration status and criminal record. For positions that require Security Clearance, the successful candidate must hold or be willing to obtain security clearance up to the relevant level for the role.</dt></dl>

Senior RAMS Engineer

<dl><dt>Location: Denham, Middlesex</dt><dt>Salary: Competitive with Benefits</dt><dt>Application Deadline: Friday, August 1, 2025</dt><dt>Job SummaryWhy work for Martin-BakerA career in aerospace with a British engineering firm that is saving lives worldwide. When you work at Martin-Baker, you’re providing pilots with their last form of defence.What you’ll be doingMartin-Baker is the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the world’s most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple - to save aircrew lives.Join us on this mission in our Systems Engineering Department. We’re looking for Systems Engineers at a range of levels to join us as soon as possible, working&nbsp;within the Pyrotechnics Integrated Project Team where you will be responsible for a wide range of analytical engineering from project inception, through development and production, as well as maintaining system requirements, conducting in-depth analyses and supporting system verification.We're&nbsp;developing and delivering a product that is the last line of defence for pilots. The engineering you’ll be delivering to customers is world leading, and it saves lives. We want to learn from you. You’ll help us listen to customers; you’ll help them understand how they can best deploy our product, and you’ll be an expert voice who represents our business.We’re after people who are curious and who enjoy solving problems. We want people who just want to learn. We’re a company that saves lives. Join us.Characteristics &amp; Skills<ul><li>Know how to listen and communicate effectively with others</li><li>Have an understanding of Systems Engineering principles</li><li>Be a methodical problem Solver</li><li>Committed to the highest standards</li><li>Have an eye for detail and getting things right first time</li><li>A passion for innovation, experimentation and design</li><li>Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker Values</li></ul>At Martin-Baker you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you’ll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.Education &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>2:1 or above degree in an appropriate engineering/science-based discipline</li></ul>Your benefits in detail<ul><li>Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)</li><li>4x salary Life Assurance (18+)</li><li>Healthcare Plan – Including Discounted Gym Memberships.</li><li>25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.</li><li>Occupational Health team.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme (after a six-month probationary period)</li><li>Workplace Nursery Benefit</li><li>Martin-Baker + Discount Platform</li></ul>We believe in equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.All candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with each role’s specifications and / or requirements. All published adverts will be aligned with the Company’s Diversity and Inclusion commitment.For all successful candidates, Martin-Baker will undertake background BPSS security checks. As part of this, we will need to confirm your identity, employment history and address history to cover the past five years as well as your nationality, immigration status and criminal record. For positions that require Security Clearance, the successful candidate must hold or be willing to obtain security clearance up to the relevant level for the role.</dt></dl>

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