Airframe Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) Senior Engineer (d/f/m)
Core
Lead Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) analysis for primary airframe structures, establishing technical guidelines, approving stress dossiers, and mitigating engineering risks for next-generation fuselages and active fleets.
Role type
Senior IC structural analysis engineer (airframe F&DT)
Builds
Primary airframe structures (fuselages) for commercial and cargo aircraft
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Structural analysis
Required skills
Fatigue & Damage Tolerance analysis, FEA (HyperWorks, Nastran/Patran, Abaqus), stress dossier approval, technical mentorship, Python automation, airworthiness certification strategy
Preferred skills
Advanced simulation techniques, structural health strategies, multi-disciplinary trade studies
Technologies
HyperWorks, Nastran/Patran, Abaqus, Python
Responsibilities
Lead complex F&DT analysis work packages and establish technical guidelines; Interface with chief engineers and airworthiness authorities to define structural validation strategies; Mentor junior and mid-level engineers to ensure high quality and consistency; Drive technical innovation by integrating advanced simulation and automation workflows; Steer critical fleet issue investigations and complex repair validations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities