Senior F&DT Engineer (H/F) - AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED

AEROCONTACT; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AEROCONTACT offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineer in Belfast to join a dynamic team focused on Airbus Wing engineering. The role involves driving innovation, leading technical teams, and contributing to the design and certification of advanced aircraft structures. Ideal candidates will possess strong engineering skills, leadership experience, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous learning opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience with Airbus F&DT analysis methods highly desirable.
• F&D analysis approval or authorisation is desirable.
• Proven leadership in engineering or project teams.

Responsibilities

• Approve and authorise F&DT deliverables, resolving technical issues.
• Own technical scope, guiding F&DT engineers and suppliers.
• Drive innovation in aircraft structural development.

Skills

Strong understanding of design modification

Airbus F&DT analysis methods

Leadership in engineering teams

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication skills

Tools

ISAMI

GISEH

FEM

DFEM

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Job Description:

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JOB SUMMARY

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineer to join the A220 Wing Engineering team in Belfast. Join a dynamic group of structural engineers, technical specialists, and engineering leads, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for Airbus Wing products. We offer a rich environment for technical and personal growth, supported by a culture of continuous learning. Our strategy focuses on upskilling through hands-on experience, formal training, and development in areas like programming, FEM, and automation, aligned with Airbus' digitalisation goals. Be part of a flexible, future-ready team shaping the next generation of Airbus Wing projects.

Responsibilities:

• Approve and authorise F&DT deliverables, leading the resolution of technical issues using appropriate methods.
• Own the technical scope of projects, guiding F&DT engineers and suppliers, and collaborating with Chief Engineers and Technical Authorities.
• Define and refine certification assumptions and methods for Outer Wing structures.
• Drive innovation in aircraft structural development for both current and future product lines.
• Act as the F&DT focal point for Engineering Authorities, Chief Engineers, and Airworthiness bodies.
• Contribute cross-industry insights to enhance engineering solutions and ways of working.
• Support team development across technical and behavioural dimensions.
• Champion the modernisation and digital transformation of products and processes.

About You:

• Strong understanding of the full design modification process and configuration toolsets.
• Experience with Airbus F&DT analysis methods and tools (e.g., ISAMI, GISEH, FEM/DFEM) is highly desirable.
• F&DT analysis approval or authorisation is desirable.
• Proven leadership in engineering or project teams, with a track record of delivering on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence stakeholders and navigate complex engineering environments.
• Excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence, with a passion for team development and innovation.
• Committed to fostering an open, trusting, and forward-thinking work culture.

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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Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

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