Senior F&DT Engineer (Aviation) — Contractor

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in aviation research is seeking a Senior Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer to support customer programs. The role involves performing analysis, documenting processes, and mentoring junior engineers. Applicants need a Bachelor's in Engineering and ten years of experience in fatigue analysis methodologies. Proficiency with tools like NASGRO and AFGROW is essential. The position requires on-site work 80% of the time due to export control laws, emphasizing the need for U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Ten years of related experience in engineering.
• Access eligibility to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies.
• Experience in 3D CAD tools and fatigue analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Analysis across projects.
• Utilize fracture mechanics and software tools for analysis.
• Mentor junior analysts in their engineering skillsets.

Skills

Fatigue and damage tolerance analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical leadership

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

NASGRO

AFGROW

Patran

Femap

Catia v5

StressCheck

Job description

A leading university in aviation research is seeking a Senior Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer to support customer programs. The role involves performing analysis, documenting processes, and mentoring junior engineers. Applicants need a Bachelor's in Engineering and ten years of experience in fatigue analysis methodologies. Proficiency with tools like NASGRO and AFGROW is essential. The position requires on-site work 80% of the time due to export control laws, emphasizing the need for U.S. citizenship.