Lead Structural DaDT Analysis Engineer
Core
Lead engineer responsible for structural damage tolerance (DaDT), finite element modeling, and repair/modification analysis for military bomber aircraft (B-1, B-52).
Role type
Senior IC structural analysis engineer (DaDT/Fracture Mechanics)
Builds
Analytical methods, finite element models, and repair strategies for airframe structural integrity
Domain
Aerospace defense (Military Bombers)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
linear elastic fracture mechanics, Paris Law & Spectrum Analysis, crack growth analysis tools (NASGRO, AFGROW, GROWTH, NASA/FLAGRO, BEAS), structural finite element modeling, USAF ASIP compliance, fleet risk assessment, inspection interval calculation
Preferred skills
Hypermesh, StressCheck, Abaqus CAE, Nastran, Lifeworks, Boeing Books 1-4 (Durability/Damage Tolerance), aircraft primary structure design, fatigue/corrosion/stress analysis
Technologies
NASGRO, AFGROW, GROWTH, NASA/FLAGRO, BEAS, Hypermesh, StressCheck, Abaqus CAE, Nastran, Lifeworks
Responsibilities
Perform Failsafe Analyses and durability life calculations; define requirements for analytical methods and FEMs; calculate inspection intervals based on crack growth rates; lead test plans and analyze test results; develop analytical processes/tools for repair efforts; lead investigations into in-service failures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC