Senior Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Analysis Engineer

Evolito Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolito Limited, based in Bicester, is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion. You will be responsible for conducting detailed fatigue and crack growth analysis, ensuring components meet stringent aerospace specifications.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with static and rotating components, along with a solid foundation in load/stress analysis. This role offers an opportunity to work with a dynamic team dedicated to innovation in aerospace engineering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in evaluation of static and rotating components compliant with CS25 regulations.
• Strong foundation in load/stress analysis and determination of fatigue allowable stress levels.
• Self-sufficient and capable of working with minimal managerial input.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed fatigue and crack growth analysis using industry-recognized methods.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Test and Airworthiness teams to integrate solutions.
• Author technical documentation to support regulatory submissions.

Skills

Static and rotating components analysis

Knowledge of LCF and Damage Tolerance

Strong communication skills

Experience with FEA programs

Load/stress analysis

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net‑zero world.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed fatigue and crack growth analysis using both first‑principles and industry recognised analysis/calculation methods.
• Analyse the life of rotating metallic (aluminium, steel and titanium) components consistent with Group A critical parts.
• Assess results against customer specifications and draw sound conclusions, including the generation of LCF, Damage Tolerance and Residual Fatigue.
• Determine fatigue allowable stress levels for sizing.
• Determine inspection intervals for structural parts consistent with CS25 requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Test and Airworthiness teams to integrate F&DT solutions into the certification programmes.
• Author technical documentation to support regulatory submissions.
• Develop ideas and design solutions to practical challenges arising from new product design.
• Drive and manage test work that will validate the analysis.
• Support DFMEAs and other quality techniques and complete actions required to mitigate risks.
• Write specifications and reports as required through the product lifecycle, utilising a structured approach to problem‑solving techniques.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in evaluation of static and rotating components, specifically CS25 level lifing compliance with respect to LCF, Damage Tolerance and Residual Fatigue.
• Proven experience of Critical Parts lifing for LCF, Damage Tolerance and Residual Fatigue (deterministic and probabilistic).
• Calculation of equivalent (Seq) stresses (fatigue and crack propagation), understanding of mission profiles, rainflow counting, Miner's rule and F&DT databases.
• Analysis of metallic and composite structures (plain strength checks, buckling, bolted joint analysis).
• Knowledge of static and fatigue design values (Ftu, Fty, Fcy, AFI parameters, S‑N curve parameters, fracture toughness, etc.).
• Strong foundation in load/stress analysis with abilities to formulate free‑body diagrams and identify load paths of structures.
• Practical knowledge of electric machines or rotating assemblies.
• Strong experience with FEA methods and programs, e.g., ANSYS (ideally).
• Self‑sufficient and able to work with minimal managerial input.
• Good understanding of aerospace materials and associated mechanical properties and processing.
• Confidence dealing with customers and suppliers, able to interpret requirements and understand issues.
• Flexible approach to work with the desire to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), good collaboration skills, and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Self‑motivated with determination to succeed.

Desirable

• Experience in aerospace certification programmes.
• Experience with polymers‑creep evaluation.