Lead F&DT Engineer

Airbus; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Lead Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineer for the A220 Wing Engineering team in Belfast. This role involves leading technical projects, ensuring compliance, and fostering innovation in aircraft wing design. Join a collaborative environment focused on continuous growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experienced in structural engineering with a strong background in fatigue and damage tolerance analysis.
• Solid understanding of aircraft structural design principles.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical scope of F&DT projects and liaise with stakeholders.
• Define and update certification methods for Outer Wing structures.
• Approve F&DT deliverables and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Structural engineering

Fatigue and damage tolerance analysis

Analytical techniques

Clear communication

Proactive and innovative thinking

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Airbus Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineer to join the A220 Wing Engineering team in Belfast. You will be joining a collaborative team of structural engineers, technical specialists and engineering leads, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for Airbus Wing products. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, we offer a supportive environment for both technical and personal development. Our strategy is centred on continuous growth through hands-on experience, formal training, and cross-programme opportunities. We're committed to upskilling in areas such as programming, FEM, and automation, in line with Airbus' digitalisation goals. Join us in building a flexible, future-ready workforce prepared to shape the next generation of Airbus Wing projects.

How You Will Contribute To The Team

• Lead the technical scope of F&DT projects, providing guidance to engineers and suppliers, and liaising with key stakeholders including Chief Engineers and Technical Authorities.
• Define and update certification methods for Outer Wing structures, ensuring compliance and innovation.
• Approve F&DT deliverables and resolve technical issues using appropriate analysis techniques.
• Act as a focal point for Wing-related F&DT matters across engineering and airworthiness teams.
• Support the development of team members and contribute to the modernisation and digital transformation of our products and processes.
  
  

About You

• Experienced in structural engineering with a strong background in fatigue and damage tolerance Analysis.
• Solid understanding of aircraft structural design principles and analytical techniques.
• F&DT analysis approval is desirable.
• Clear and adaptable communicator, able to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and
• stakeholders.
• Proactive and innovative, with the ability to step back and propose new ideas.
• Fluent in English; additional languages and cross-cultural experience are beneficial.
• Committed to acting with integrity, supporting Airbus' values and long-term success.
  
  

#SP-TRA

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 Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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