F&DT Engineer: Lead Wing Safety & Innovation

Airbus; Broughton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension scheme

Share options

Car leasing scheme

On-site parking

Tech discounts

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Broughton seeks an entry-level Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) Engineer to join the Wing Analysis team. You will contribute to F&DT work on wing structures across the A400M and civil programs, with hybrid working arrangements.

Applicants should hold an Engineering degree with a Structural Analysis background and have knowledge of F&DT for metallic and composite structures, as well as toolsets like ISAMI, GISEH and Hyperworks/Nastran.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Engineering with a Structural Analysis background.
• Knowledge and experience of structural analysis in F&DT for both metallic and composite structures.
• Knowledge of Airbus F&DT analysis processes, methods, and toolsets (ISAMI, GISEH, Hyperworks/Nastran).
• Requirement: Candidates must hold Industry recognised F&DT Approval (Check) Signatory or the capability to achieve this within a short timeframe.
• Ability to collaborate and influence within a dynamic team to drive decisions within a complex network at a strategic level.
• Interest in developing digital solutions associated with engineering activities; Python proficiency is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform or lead the resolution of F&DT problems relating to wing structures, modifications, and non-conformances.
• Approve F&DT deliverables and be responsible for the technical scope of projects, providing steering to fellow engineers and suppliers.
• Collaborate with Digitalisation teams to implement automation, optimisation, and transformation tools.
• Drive the professional growth of the team and shape the next generation of engineers by fostering both technical expertise and leadership behaviours.

Skills

Structural analysis

FDT (Fatigue & Damage Tolerance)

Python

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Structural Analysis background)

Tools

ISAMI

GISEH

Hyperworks/Nastran

Job description

Airbus Operations Limited in Broughton seeks an entry-level Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) Engineer to join the Wing Analysis team. You will contribute to F&DT work on wing structures across the A400M and civil programs, with hybrid working arrangements.

Applicants should hold an Engineering degree with a Structural Analysis background and have knowledge of F&DT for metallic and composite structures, as well as toolsets like ISAMI, GISEH and Hyperworks/Nastran.