Join Airbus Helicopters Polska in Krakow, Poland as an Airframe Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) Senior Engineer. In this permanent, full-time role, you will lead complex F&DT analysis, steer certification strategies, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical innovation for next-generation fuselage structures.
Requirements
Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering.
Several years of professional experience in Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) and associated processes, methods, and tools.
Deep proficiency in FEA platforms such as HyperWorks, Nastran/Patran, and Abaqus.
Proven experience in technical leadership, work package management, and mentoring.
Fluency in English (working language).
Skills & Responsibilities
FEA platforms: Deliver complex structural analysis and validate repairs using tools like HyperWorks, Nastran/Patran, and Abaqus.
Python automation: Drive technical innovation by integrating advanced simulation techniques and automation workflows into daily practice.
Technical leadership: Guide junior and mid-level engineers, establish technical guidelines, and approve stress dossiers.
Program & Certification Strategy: Interface with chief engineers and airworthiness authorities to define structural validation strategies.
Potential transition routes: People from Senior Stress Engineer or Aerospace Structural Analyst roles may bring strong finite element modeling and airworthiness knowledge, alongside meeting the required F&DT and engineering degree background.
Job description
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.
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.
Company: Airbus Helicopters Polska Sp. z o.o.
Employment Type: Permanent -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis
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