Service Life Analysis Engineer – Aircraft Structures (DaDT)

Connexion Systems and Engineering, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering seeks a seasoned Service Life Analysis Engineer for aircraft structures in Fort Worth, TX. The role focuses on DaDT, fatigue analysis, fracture mechanics, and overall airframe structural integrity for military aircraft programs.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in structural analysis of aircraft, crack initiation/growth, and development of engineering solutions to ensure safety, reliability, and service life of aircraft fleets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of airframe structural stress or fatigue analysis experience.
• 5+ years in MRB, durability, crack growth and damage tolerance assessments.
• Strong understanding of fracture mechanics and fatigue life prediction.
• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance required; U.S. Citizenship is a must.

Responsibilities

• Perform DaDT assessments, fatigue analysis, structural stress analysis, and strength evaluations of primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Conduct crack initiation, crack growth, and fracture mechanics analyses to evaluate structural integrity and service life.
• Support MRB activities, structural design reviews, and technical reporting.
• Evaluate load paths, material properties, and fatigue performance to identify risks.
• Develop force management data and support maintenance planning.
• Create and implement FSMPs and IAT programs.

Skills

DaDT analysis

Fatigue analysis

Fracture mechanics

MRB processes

Structural integrity

Clearance experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Title: Service Life Analysis Engineer - Aircraft Structures (DaDT)

Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering

Compensation, Benefits, And Employment Type

• Duration: contract, open-ended
• Pay rate: $50-$120/hr, DOE
• Job Location: Fort Worth, TX
• Work Model: 100% onsite
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st shift
• Clearance: Active U.S. Government Security Clearance Required
• Job#: bh19726

Description

We are seeking an experienced Service Life Analysis Engineer to support advanced military aircraft structural integrity and service life programs in Fort Worth, TX.

This position focuses on Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT), fatigue analysis, fracture mechanics, and airframe structural integrity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience analyzing aircraft structures, assessing crack initiation and propagation, and developing engineering solutions that ensure the safety, reliability, and operational longevity of military aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT) assessments, fatigue analysis, structural stress analysis, and strength evaluations of primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Conduct crack initiation, crack growth, and fracture mechanics analyses to evaluate structural integrity and service life.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities, structural design sizing, engineering drawing reviews, and technical analysis reporting.
• Evaluate aircraft structural load paths, material properties, and fatigue performance to identify potential structural risks.
• Develop force management source data to support safe aircraft operation and long-term structural integrity.
• Develop and implement Force Structural Maintenance Plans (FSMPs) and Individual Aircraft Tracking (IAT) programs.
• Apply Navy and Air Force service life analysis criteria to aircraft structural assessments and maintenance planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve complex structural and technical challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in airframe structural stress analysis and/or fatigue analysis.
• 5+ years of experience with MRB processes, durability analysis, crack growth analysis, and damage tolerance assessments.
• Strong understanding of fracture mechanics, aircraft structural behavior, and fatigue life prediction.
• Experience applying Navy and Air Force service life analysis criteria.
• Proficiency interpreting aircraft engineering drawings, structural load paths, material properties, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance requirements and structural integrity programs.
• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Experience

• Extensive experience supporting military aircraft structural integrity and service life programs.
• Familiarity with Force Structural Maintenance Plans (FSMPs), Individual Aircraft Tracking (IAT), and fleet management activities.
• Experience developing technical reports and substantiating structural engineering assessments.Advanced experience with aircraft fatigue, durability, and damage tolerance analysis methodologies.

This is a senior-level engineering opportunity suited for professionals with significant experience in military aircraft structural analysis and service life engineering.

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