Airbus

Senior Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineer

Airbus • $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering with emphasis on structural design and analysis, mechanics of materials, and/or system design.
  • Minimum of 9 years of experience in airframe design/repair programs.
  • Experience in metallic and/or composite airframe structural repair.

Responsibilities

  • Create high-quality, certified engineering repair solutions for airlines and internal customers.
  • Perform complex F&D analysis to assess structural integrity using hand calculations and computer methods.
  • Mentor less experienced F&D Engineers in metallic structural repairs.
  • Collaborate with Design and Static Stress departments to propose optimal design solutions.
  • Ensure airworthy condition of final repair solutions and compliance with airworthiness requirements.
  • Plan, monitor, and execute tasks to meet customer timelines.
  • Provide clear guidance on complex repair queries to Airbus Operations and Customer Services.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to engage in critical engineering projects for a global aerospace leader.
  • Collaboration with a skilled, multidisciplinary team.
  • Career development through mentorship and exposure to diverse engineering challenges.
  • Dynamic work environment that values innovation and integrity.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Senior Structure Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Analysis Engineer to join our Engineering department based in Atlanta, GA.

You will be part of a team that supports the airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure and is responsible for quality justifications from a fatigue and damage tolerance point of view in a timely manner.

Duties include performing complex F&DT analysis for metallic parts while working in close collaboration with design and static stress colleagues to provide repair solutions.

Methods include the use of both classical hand calculations and computer techniques to develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs).

Your challenges:
  • Create high quality integrated and certified engineering repair solutions for the airlines and internal customers within given time scales.
  • Autonomously perform complex F&DT analyses to assess that structural integrity requirements have been met using standard hand and computer methods. Assignments include structural justification documentation and subsequent certification documents for in-service fleet support.
  • Mentor less experienced F&DT Engineers in all types of metallic structural repairs.
  • Liaise with Design, Static Stress and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum design solutions for the airline customer.
  • Mentor F&DT Engineers in order to ensure that methods, assumptions, data and procedures reflect on-going developments.
  • Ensure that the final repair solution brings the aircraft back into an airworthy condition.
  • Ensure all tasks and activities are correctly planned, monitored and executed to achieve customer time scales.
  • Provide responses to complex repair queries by giving guidance as required within Airbus Operations and Customer Services in a clear and concise manner.
  • Together with other Repair Design and Stress Engineers, be a member of an integrated engineering team, ensuring its strategy, policy and direction is maintained.


Your boarding pass:
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis, mechanics of materials, and/or system design is required.
  • Minimum 9 years total analysis experience in airframe design/repair programs.
  • Experience in metallic and/or composite airframe structural repair.


Preferred experience in:
  • MRO/Fleet Engineering experience
  • MRB experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint) required.
  • Proficiency with G-Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) a plus.
  • Proficiency with coding in Python a plus.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
  • Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)


Physical Requirements:
  • Onsite or remote: Onsite 90%
  • Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
  • Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
  • Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
  • Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
  • Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
  • Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
  • Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
  • Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
  • Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
  • Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
  • Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
  • Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
  • Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
  • Authorization to Work in the US


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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:
Professional

Remote Type:
On-site

Job Family:
Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis

About Airbus

Airbus SE is a European multinational aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells civil and military aeronautical products worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, and Airbus Defence and Space. The Airbus segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells commercial jet aircraft of approximately 100 seats; and regional turboprop aircraft and aircraft components, as well as provides aircraft conversion and related services. The Airbus Helicopters segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells civil and military helicopters; and offers helicopter related services. The Airbus Defence and Space segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells military aircraft, such as combat, mission, transport, and tanker aircraft; and missile systems, military satellites, and defence electronics, as well as provides defence related services. The company was formerly known as Airbus Group SE and changed its name to Airbus SE in April 2017. Airbus SE was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Blagnac, France.
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Founded
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