Airframe Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) Senior Engineer (dfm)
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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: Masters 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 and competitive compensation packages tailored to support you and your family.
- 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 Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.
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Airbus Helicopters Polska Sp. z o.o.Employment Type:
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Senior IC
