Airframe Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) Senior Engineer (d/f/m)

Airbus Helicopters; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid options

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Polska Sp. z o.o. is seeking a Lead F&DT Engineer to anchor engineering for primary airframe structures. You will guide stress analysis, FAT/DT activities, and drive decisions across major programs, while mentoring a growing team of engineers in a collaborative setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, advanced simulation proficiency (HyperWorks, Nastran/Patran, Abaqus), and implementation of automation workflows (Python) to improve processes and fleet safety across programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering.
• Several years of experience in Fatigue & Damage Tolerance and associated Process, Methods & Tools.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex F&DT analysis work packages, establish technical guidelines, approve stress dossiers, and mitigate engineering risks.
• Define structural validation strategies for new programs and fleet updates with chief engineers and airworthiness authorities.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers to ensure high quality, consistency and skill development across the team.
• Drive technical innovation by integrating advanced simulation techniques, automation workflows (Python), and structural health strategies.
• Steer critical fleet issue investigations, complex repair validations, and multidisciplinary trade studies with design, manufacturing, and test teams.

Skills

Fatigue & Damage Tolerance

Leadership

Python automation

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering

Tools

HyperWorks

Nastran/Patran

Abaqus

Python

Job description

About The Role

Become part of a pioneering team with a strong identity and a shared commitment to delivering best-in-class airframe solutions!

Join our structural analysis team and play a pivotal role in shaping the safety, efficiency, and longevity of next-generation fuselage structures as well as supporting our active flying fleet.

As a Lead F&DT Engineer, you will serve as the technical anchor for primary airframe structures, steering complex stress and F&DT activities, guiding junior engineers, and driving key technical decisions across major aircraft programs.

We are looking for passionate problem-solvers who want to push the boundaries of aerospace engineering in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Pioneer Safe Fuselage Structures: Lead complex F&DT analysis work packages, establishing technical guidelines, approving stress dossiers, and mitigating engineering risks.


• Program & Certification Strategy: Interface with chief engineers, airworthiness authorities, and design teams to define structural validation strategies for new programs and fleet updates.


• Empower a High-Performing F&DT Team: Act as a technical mentor to junior and mid-level engineers, ensuring high quality, consistency, and skill development across the team.


• Methods & Process Evolution: Drive technical innovation by integrating advanced simulation techniques, automation workflows (Python), and structural health strategies into daily practice.


• Cross-Functional & Fleet Oversight: Steer critical fleet issue investigations, complex repair validations, and multi-disciplinary trade studies involving design, manufacturing, and test teams.

What You Bring

• Education: Master\'s degree or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering.


• Technical Expertise: You bring several years of experience in Fatigue & Damage Tolerance and associated Process, Methods & Tools.


• Leadership Skills: Proven experience leading technical work packages, managing interface stakeholders from all cultural backgrounds and mentoring team members.


• Tool Mastery: Deep proficiency in FEA platforms (e.g., HyperWorks, Nastran/Patran, Abaqus) and custom methodology development.


• Languages: Fluency in English (working language).

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Directly contribute to developing, certifying, and maintaining the airworthiness of commercial and cargo fuselages.


• Career Opportunities: Access tailored mentorship programs, continuous upskilling, and global career opportunities.


• Work-Life Integration: Hybrid options.


• Join a great team: Become integral part of a highly energetic and dynamic team, serving a greater, meaningful purpose and enjoying work.

Not a 100% match? If you bring solid fundamentals in airframe stress and a strong drive to learn, we encourage you to apply!

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.

Airbus Helicopters Polska Sp. z o.o.

Permanent

Professional

Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis

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