Research Fellow: AI-Driven Flight Deck Integration & Validation

Cranfield University; Cranfield; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranfield University invites applications for a Research Fellow in AI-Enabled Flight Deck Systems Integration and Validation. You will develop a software platform and automated tests to integrate multiple AI components within Cranfield's Future Systems Simulator.

The role includes running simulator trials with pilots and publishing results. Applicants should hold a PhD in aerospace engineering or related field, with strong coding skills (C#, C++, Python) and experience in Unity.

Qualifications

• PhD in aerospace engineering or equivalent research experience.
• Capable programmer in C#, C++, Python and Unity would be advantageous.
• Understanding of AI/ML to integrate and test external AI software.

Responsibilities

• Build the software platform and automated tests for real‑time integration.
• Set up flight scenarios and conduct simulator trials with pilots.
• Manage the simulator laboratory and publish results.

Skills

C#

C++

Python

Unity

Artificial intelligence

Machine learning

Education

PhD in aerospace engineering

Job description

Cranfield University invites applications for a Research Fellow in AI-Enabled Flight Deck Systems Integration and Validation. You will develop a software platform and automated tests to integrate multiple AI components within Cranfield's Future Systems Simulator.

The role includes running simulator trials with pilots and publishing results. Applicants should hold a PhD in aerospace engineering or related field, with strong coding skills (C#, C++, Python) and experience in Unity.