Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineer
Core
Perform complex fatigue and damage tolerance (F&DT) analysis for metallic aircraft structures to verify structural integrity and support design optimization.
Role type
Senior IC structural analysis engineer (fatigue & damage tolerance) (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR10447129-1-fatigue-damage-tolerance-engineer-at-ag)
Builds
High strength-to-weight ratio aircraft structures (wings, fuselages) for commercial aircraft
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Aircraft structural analysis
Required skills
Classical hand calculations, Finite Element stress analysis, Airframe structure analysis, Trade study analysis, Weight reduction analysis, Certification activity support, Technical signatory authority, Team leadership
Preferred skills
Airframe design (metallic & composites), Structural Repair Manual (SRM) knowledge, Minimum Repair Bulletin (MRB) knowledge, FAR/JAR/CS/Part21 regulations, CATIA, NASTRAN, PATRAN
Technologies
MS Excel, Google Suite, CATIA, NASTRAN, PATRAN
Responsibilities
Perform autonomously complex durability and damage tolerance analyses; Document analyses for trade studies and drawing sign-off; Liaise with Design and Static Stress teams; Mentor less experienced structural analysts; Lead preparation of complex business and technical presentation packages; Act as key technical contact on contracts and projects.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities