Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineer

Insignis; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking a skilled F&DT Engineer for a 6-month contract. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse aircraft programmes, including single aisle and widebody platforms. Successful candidates will have a strong background in structural engineering and analytical techniques, and be close to obtaining F&DT approval signatory status. The ideal candidate will also possess strong communication skills and experience with Airbus processes. Flexible work arrangements are available, and this role is perfect for engineers looking to advance their careers in aerospace structures.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Exposure to full product development lifecycle

Opportunity to work with a highly skilled team

Qualifications

• Strong background in structural engineering and analytical techniques.
• Familiarity with aircraft structural design principles.
• Close to holding F&DT approval signatory status.
• Experience with Airbus processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Approve F&DT deliverables and resolve fatigue and damage tolerance issues.
• Own technical scope for projects and tasks.
• Contribute to engineering solutions and process improvements.
• Mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

Structural engineering

Analytical techniques

Innovative problem solving

Strong communication skills in English

Education

Engineering qualification focused on structural analysis, fatigue, and damage tolerance

Tools

Airbus tools and methodologies

Job description

We are working with a leading aerospace company to recruit a skilled F&DT Engineer for a 6-month contract. This role offers exposure to a variety of aircraft programmes, including single aisle and widebody platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Approve F&DT deliverables and lead the resolution of fatigue and damage tolerance issues
• Take ownership of the technical scope for assigned projects and tasks
• Contribute to engineering solutions and process improvements
• Mentor and support less experienced team members

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong background in structural engineering and analytical techniques
• Familiarity with overall aircraft structural design principles
• Hold, or be close to holding, F&DT approval signatory status
• Experience working with Airbus tools and ways of working (single aisle experience preferred, widebody also considered)
• Ability to propose innovative ideas and solutions
• Engineering qualification with a focus on structural analysis, fatigue, and damage tolerance
• Strong communication skills in English; experience in international or multi-cultural environments beneficial

Why Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly skilled team, tackling challenging projects across multiple aircraft programmes. Flexible work arrangements and exposure to the full product development lifecycle make this role ideal for engineers looking to advance their career in aerospace structures