Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in Aerospace MRO (Smart Maintenance & Repair Systems)

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) 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. SIT’s centralised campus within the Punggol Digital District features a vibrant learning environment where academia and industry are tightly integrated with the community.

SIT espouses an applied learning approach and offers degrees with a strong focus on science and technology. Our 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 our graduates with deep skills and work-ready training experience.

SIT 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)

Responsibilities:

• 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 SIT’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

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

What SIT offers:

• An applied research environment, working together with industry partners, to tackle real-world problems
• SIT values applied research impact and evaluates faculty accordingly on how their research had made a difference to society or industry
• Opportunities to work on a coherent applied AI research agenda with colleagues across disciplines
• Access to SIT’s Living Lab Network and Punggol Digital District ecosystem as testbeds for applied research
• A meaningful role in building Singapore’s applied Aerospace MRO research capability at a pivotal moment
• Singapore’s exceptional quality of life, competitive personal tax environment, and position as Asia’s leading research and innovation hub

How to apply:

Candidates should submit the following:

• Curriculum vitae including grants, publications, patents, and deployed systems
• Cover Letter
• Research statement (up to 2 pages) outlining your Aerospace MRO research programme and industry relevance
• Teaching statement (up to 1 page) on applied learning approach
• Three key research outputs with impact description