Aerospace Engineering Lecturer: FEA, CAD & Propulsion

Kingston University; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston University seeks an enthusiastic Lecturer in Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering to contribute to teaching and development across aerospace engineering, with emphasis on FEA, SolidWorks, programming and sustainable fuels.

You will deliver engaging, industry-relevant teaching, bridging theory and hands-on applications, and support student skills in analysis, computation and design for contemporary aerospace challenges.

Qualifications

• PhD in Aerospace, Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience teaching FEA and SolidWorks.
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python or C++.
• Ability to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly.
• Active engagement in teaching and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lectures, tutorials and practical lab sessions.
• Teach FEA and aircraft structural analysis, stress analysis and simulation.
• Provide hands-on SolidWorks teaching for 3D CAD and design.
• Deliver programming and computational methods for engineering applications.
• Develop teaching materials, assessments and project-based activities.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects and support student development.
• Contribute to curriculum development, research activities and industry engagement.

Skills

FEA teaching

SolidWorks

Programming (Python)

Programming (MATLAB)

Programming (C++)

Teaching

Research/publications

Education

PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

CFD

SolidWorks

Job description

Kingston University seeks an enthusiastic Lecturer in Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering to contribute to teaching and development across aerospace engineering, with emphasis on FEA, SolidWorks, programming and sustainable fuels.

You will deliver engaging, industry-relevant teaching, bridging theory and hands-on applications, and support student skills in analysis, computation and design for contemporary aerospace challenges.