Lead Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) Engineer
Core
Lead Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) Engineer responsible for wing structure analysis, certification, and technical project steering.
Role type
Lead IC structural engineer (aircraft wing analysis)
Builds
Wing structures and analysis packages for aircraft programs
Domain
Aerospace engineering (aircraft structures)
Required skills
F&DT analysis, structural certification, project management, mentorship, process transformation, cross-functional integration, classical hand-calculation, tool proficiency (ISAMI, GISEH, Nastran, HyperWorks)
Preferred skills
Signatory credential readiness, digital innovation, automation, continuous process improvement
Technologies
ISAMI, GISEH, Nastran, HyperWorks
Responsibilities
Act as formal signatory for F&DT structural deliverables; Define, scope, and direct F&DT analysis packages; Guide and develop junior to mid-level stress engineers; Collaborate with Process, Methods & Tools teams to integrate automated stress workflows; Serve as structural interface with Design, Manufacturing, Materials, and Flight Physics teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities