DTA Engineer

AXISCADES Inc. - North America Operations; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AXISCADES Inc. - North America Operations seeks a skilled Damage Tolerance Analysis Engineer to support Repair Engineering activities. You will conduct structural integrity assessments to ensure repairs meet safety and regulatory requirements.

The role requires expertise in fatigue and fracture mechanics, DTA methodologies, and OEM structural processes, using industry-standard analysis tools to evaluate crack growth and residual strength.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of fatigue and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with Damage Tolerance Analysis (DTA) methodologies.
• Familiarity with OEM-specific structural analysis processes and guidelines.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard analysis tools.
• Regulatory knowledge of FAA/EASA certification requirements for structural repairs.
• Ability to communicate findings with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review inputs and analyze client/OEM provided data and repair solutions.
• Identify and map damage within aircraft structural drawings.
• Assess crack growth scenarios and structural implications.
• Analyze impact on SSIs and PSEs for repairs and damage.
• Calculate section properties at damage locations for analysis.
• Conduct residual strength evaluations to meet airworthiness standards.
• Perform crack growth analysis using standard industry tools.
• Define inspection thresholds, intervals and methods for long-term integrity.

Skills

Fatigue & fracture mechanics

DTA methodologies

FAA/EASA knowledge

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Industry-standard analysis tools

FEA software (ANSYS/NASTRAN)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Damage Tolerance Analysis Engineer to support Repair Engineering activities. The role involves conducting comprehensive structural integrity assessments to ensure aircraft repairs comply with safety and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural analysis, fatigue & fracture mechanics, and aerospace engineering principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Review & Analyze Inputs: Evaluate client/OEM-provided data, including damage details and repair solutions.
• Damage Identification: Locate and map damage within aircraft structural drawings.
• Crack Growth Assessment: Identify potential crack propagation scenarios and their structural implications.
• Structural Impact Analysis: Assess the effect of damage and repairs on Structural Significant Items (SSIs) and Principal Structural Elements (PSEs).
• Section Property Calculations: Determine section properties at damage locations to support analysis.
• Residual Strength Analysis: Conduct residual strength evaluations to ensure compliance with airworthiness requirements.
• Crack Growth Analysis: Perform crack propagation analysis using industry-standard tools.
• Inspection Planning: Define inspection thresholds, repeat intervals, and appropriate inspection methods to ensure long-term structural integrity.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong understanding of fatigue and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with Damage Tolerance Analysis (DTA) methodologies.
• Familiarity with OEM-specific structural analysis processes and guidelines.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard analysis tools.
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess complex structural problems and propose effective solutions.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of FAA, EASA, or other relevant civil aviation authority certification requirements for structural repairs.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and clearly communicate technical findings.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working on commercial or defense aircraft structures.
  • Prior exposure to repair and maintenance engineering (MRO/OEM) in the aerospace industry.
  • Proficiency in additional finite element analysis (FEA) and structural analysis tools.