Job Description:

In order to support airframe engineering, Airbus is looking for a

Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer (d/f/m)

Are you passionate about analysing structure? Are you interested in light weight structure, bringing knowledge as well as willingness to continuously develop your expertise? As a fatigue and damage tolerance engineer within the high lift perimeter you will provide a significant contribution to the safety and reliability of our aircraft components. This demands technical knowledge in the field of fatigue and damage tolerance or stress analysis, a high sense for responsibility and integrity and relation management inside and outside our team.

The Wing Moveables department is a diverse team responsible for structure components generating lift during take off and landing, as are slats and flaps. We ensure the certification of our components with respect to aviation regulations, we support the constant improvement of our products, and we ensure the in-service safety.

We are analysing static strength, fatigue performance as well as damage tolerance.

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Your location

Bremen is a charming city full of history in the northwest of Germany. In addition to being one of the country’s greenest cities, it offers wonderful sights, a rich culture, urban flair and culinary delights. It’s also a great place for seaside lovers, being located just an hour’s drive from the North Sea coast.

Your benefits

• Attractive salary and special payments

• 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects

• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, transportation subsidy, employee benefits at cooperating companies

• On-site-facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria

• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)

• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Analysis of high lift components in terms of fatigue and crack propagation (damage tolerance)

• Ensurance of compliance to aviation regulations, design principles and Airbus methods and processes

• Demonstration of compliance to airworthiness requirements with respect to Structure analysis

• Definition and interpretation of tests

• Management and surveillance of suppliers with respect to structure analyses

• Guidance and knowledge transfer to early careers and stakeholders

Desired skills and qualifications

• University degree in technical mechanics, mechanical engineering, civil engineering or comparable

• Several years of experience in fatigue and damage tolerance analyses (fatigue life prediction, crack propagation analysis)

• Knowledge of force flows and static strength analysis

• Knowledge of finite element analysis

• Knowledge of Airbus specific tools and already proven DOA delegation is considered as a plus

• Motivation to contribute to a positive team spirit and overall team performance

• Ability to communicate effectively on various levels of hierarchy (peers, stakeholder, early careers)

• English on negotiation level, German is considered a plus

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

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 Operations GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis

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