NX Siemens course applied to aircraft
Online course of 300 hours in Siemens NX applied to aircraft: 6 modules covering the NX environment for aerospace, structural design in NX, surfaces and composites, simulation and validation and manufacturing and the digital twin, with an assigned technical tutor.
NX Siemens course applied to aircraft — studying from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has one of the world's most established aerospace sectors, anchored by clusters in Bristol, Filton, Derby, Hampshire and Scotland's Glasgow corridor. Major manufacturers and suppliers such as Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Airbus UK and GKN Aerospace drive demand for engineers in design, propulsion, structures and systems integration. Urban air mobility, electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, and commercial drones are emerging alongside, supported by government programmes and test corridors. Space engineering is growing through launch and satellite activity around the UK spaceports and Harwell. Graduates with aerospace expertise find roles across manufacturing, certification and research.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £619 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which professional bodies in the UK recognise aerospace engineering qualifications, and does SEIUM's qualification give me chartered status?
In the UK, the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) is the main professional body for aerospace engineers and can award Chartered Engineer status through the Engineering Council. SEIUM's qualifications are private and are not accredited by the Engineering Council or RAeS, so they do not confer chartered status on their own. Recognition is decided by employers and the relevant body, so check directly with RAeS whether your study and experience will count towards registration.
Will a private online aerospace qualification help me find work with UK aerospace or drone employers?
UK aerospace, drone and space employers, including many working on civil aviation, defence and space projects, generally judge candidates on demonstrated skills, portfolio work and experience. A private qualification may support your application, but its value depends on each employer's own assessment. It is worth asking prospective employers how they view such qualifications before you enrol.
Can I study this programme alongside a full-time job in the UK, and what language level is needed?
Yes, programmes are delivered fully online, so you can study from home without a student visa, wherever you are based. Workload varies by programme length, and you will have an assigned technical tutor for support. Teaching is in English, so you should be comfortable reading and writing technical English. Check the programme schedule and time commitment against your working hours before enrolling.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Set up aerospace projects in Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
Model structural parts with PMI information.
Design composite lay-ups with Fibersim.
Validate designs through analysis with Simcenter.
Programme the machining of aerospace parts.
Automate tasks with NX Open.
Develop the digital data package for a component.
Who it's for
- NX design engineers moving into aerospace programmes.
- Aircraft structures designers modelling ribs, stringers and fittings.
- Stress engineers who want to link design and analysis in Simcenter.
- CAM programmers machining aluminium and titanium parts.
- Composites engineers defining lay-ups with Fibersim.
- PLM specialists working with Teamcenter.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter aerospace manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- ASME Y14.41-2019 (digital product definition data practices)
- ISO 16792:2021 (digital product definition data practices)
- ASME Y14.5-2018 (dimensioning and tolerancing)
- ISO 10303-242 (STEP AP242) (managed model-based 3D engineering)
- ISO 1101:2017 (geometrical tolerancing)
- EN 9100:2018 (aerospace quality management systems)
- ISO 6983-1:2009 (numerical control programme format (G-code))
- Siemens NX
- Siemens Teamcenter
- Fibersim
- Simcenter 3D
- Simcenter Nastran
6 modules
1.1Siemens NX interface and applications1.2Synchronous and history-based modelling1.3Data management with Teamcenter1.4Aircraft coordinate systems1.5Expressions and parameterisation1.6Design reuse and libraries1.7Templates and company standards1.8Robust modelling and stability1.9Interoperability with other CAD systems1.10Case study: setting up a project in NX and Teamcenter
2.1Modelling machined parts2.2Sheet metal design with NX Sheet Metal2.3Aircraft Design: ribs and stringers2.4Design of fittings and joints2.5Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI)2.6Geometric tolerances in 3D2.7Design for manufacture and assembly2.8Geometry verification2.9Variant management2.10Workshop: designing a fitting with PMI
3.1Freeform surface modelling3.2Surface quality analysis3.3Fibersim for laminates3.4Defining plies and zones3.5Drape simulation3.6Lay-up drawings3.7Design of curing tools3.8Export to AFP machines3.9Change management in laminates3.10Practical exercise: lay-up of a panel with Fibersim
4.1Simcenter 3D for structural analysis4.2Meshing aerospace structures4.3Linear static analysis with Nastran4.4Modal and buckling analysis4.5Integrated thermal analysis4.6Topology optimisation of fittings4.7Validation of margins of safety4.8Integration between design and analysis4.9Analysis report4.10Case study: buckling analysis of a stiffened panel
5.1NX CAM for five-axis machining5.2Post-processors and machine simulation5.3Programming aluminium and titanium parts5.4Inspection with NX CMM5.5Process planning in Teamcenter5.6Production digital twin5.7The digital thread from design to manufacturing5.8Automation with NX Open5.9Engineering change management5.10Lab: CAM toolpath for a frame
6.1Definition of the component and requirements6.2Structural and surface modelling6.3Definition of PMI and tolerances6.4Validation by simulation6.5Manufacturing programming6.6Final data package6.7Design for manufacturing review6.8Change management in Teamcenter6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens NX, Siemens Teamcenter, Fibersim, Simcenter 3D and Simcenter Nastran, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: designing structural components with PMI, structural analysis integrated into the model and CAM programming of aerospace parts. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integration project.
Standards covered: ASME Y14.41-2019, ISO 16792:2021, ASME Y14.5-2018, ISO 10303-242 (STEP AP242), ISO 1101:2017, EN 9100:2018, ISO 6983-1:2009.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Siemens NX, Siemens Teamcenter, Fibersim, Simcenter 3D and Simcenter Nastran, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required: you need a computer able to run the programme software, an internet connection and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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