University of Strathclyde 
Glasgow, United Kingdom Offer Summary
The University of Strathclyde and CAV Acquisition Limited are seeking a Composite Research and Development Engineer (KTP Associate) for a fixed-term position in the United Kingdom. Based primarily at CAV’s County Durham site with visits to Glasgow, this role focuses on embedding composite manufacturing knowledge and developing lab-scale processes for R&D and prototyping. The salary is up to £39,000 per annum for a 24-month term, working 39 hours weekly. Key benefits include a substantial personal training budget, ownership of a strategic project linking academic research with industrial application, and access to mentors from both sectors. This Knowledge Transfer Partnership opportunity allows candidates to apply academic expertise to real-world challenges in ice protection and drag reduction technologies. Applications close on 8 November 2026.
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Project Description
Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum
FTE: 1 FTE (39 hours per week)
Term: Fixed for 24 months
Closing Date: 8 November 2026
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in partnership with CAV Acquisition Limited cav-systems.com are seeking to appoint a KTP Associate to embed composite manufacturing know how within CAV and develop repeatable lab scale processes suitable for R&D and commercial bid ready prototyping. The post will be predominantly based at CAV Acquisitions’ site in County Durham with visits to the University of Strathclyde campus.
CAV is a leading provider of ice protection and drag reduction technology to general aviation, commercial aerospace, and defence markets worldwide.
The position offers the KTP Associate the following benefits:
• Manage your own substantial training and development budget (you can also use this to attend conferences, cover membership of professional bodies etc.)
• You’ll ‘own’ your own project, linked to both a university and a business whose experienced teams will provide you with full support. Applying academic knowledge to a real-world challenge, this is a chance to deliver impact and shape your career whilst gaining valuable experience from industrial and academic mentors.
• KTPs offer extensive opportunities for graduates and post-grads, as you provide the link between an expert academic team and a dynamic company. This ‘bridge’ gives you unique and exceptional access to both worlds.
• A fulfilling employment opportunity where you can apply your knowledge to turn a key strategic innovation idea into reality within an innovative company.
• You can choose a variety of training modules during your KTP: project management, marketing and communication, finance, leadership and/or personal development, as well as job-specific technical training.
The project is part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme that aims to help businesses to innovate and grow by working with UK universities. Successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership projects are funded by UK Research and Innovation through Innovate UK and are part of the government’s Industrial Strategy. To find out how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you successfully secure a KTP Associate position please visit: ktpws.org.uk
Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Ross Minty (ross.f.minty@strath.ac.uk).
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