Professional Officer in Aerospace MRO – Smart Maintenance & Repair Systems

About the role

The Singapore Institute of Technology is expanding its Aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities. The Professional Officer will design and deliver laboratory and practice‑based modules, lead applied research, and mentor students in cutting‑edge aerospace maintenance technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and teach laboratory sessions and practice‑based modules in Aerospace MRO and related areas.
• Lead or co‑lead innovative applied‑research projects and industry collaborations, securing and managing research grants.
• Supervise and mentor students on applied‑research, capstone, and Integrated Work Study Programme projects.
• Manage laboratory facilities, equipment and technical resources, ensuring compliance with safety policies.

Required profile

• Good Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• At least 7 years of relevant industry experience in aerospace MRO, preferably in a technical role driving research or innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students and support academic project work.

Required skills

• Predictive Maintenance & Prognostics (PHM) and Structural Health Monitoring (SHM).
• Digital Twins and physics‑informed modelling.
• Aerospace robotics and autonomous inspection systems.
• Composite materials damage detection, repair and lifecycle engineering.
• Additive manufacturing for flight‑certified aerospace repair.
• Aircraft systems, gas‑turbine maintenance and MRO best practices.