Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineer- Airframe R&T

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Job description – Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer

Team: Structures- Architecture & Concept Analysis

The Architecture & Concept Analysis team is a part of the  Analysis group under the Structures department and plays a key role in demonstrating emerging technology readiness levels and developing innovative solutions for design and development of current and future aircraft programmes. 

Job scope (core activities): 

• Spectra generation

• Analysis of metallic and composite structures (Plain Strength checks, Buckling, Bolted joint analysis)

• Knowledge of static and fatigue design values (Ftu, Fty, Fcy, AFI parameters, S-N curve parameters, fracture toughness etc.,)

• Static and Fatigue calculations (Hand calculations, DFEM, ISAMI, GFEM load redistribution)

• Calculation of Seq stresses (fatigue and crack propagation), understanding of mission profiles, rainflow counting, Miner&39;s rule, stress files, FESPS databases.

• Calculation of Stress concentration (Kt) values using Petersons&39; or DFEM or ISAMI modules.

• Ability to read the drawings and interpret fastener diameter, fastener fit, fastener spec & type, surface protection treatment to be useful for fatigue calculations.

• ISAMI modules (Metallic Filled Hole, Composite Filled Hole, Lug analysis, Corin Analysis, Notch Sensitivity, Damage Tolerance, Tension Fitting, Fatigue Spectrum Analysis (1D & 2D), Fatigue DFEM Initiation Modules, etc.,)

Required Domain Expertise: 

• Sound knowledge of structural design principles, aircraft loads and Airbus fatigue manuals

• Experience in fatigue and damage tolerance analysis of aircraft structural components (Airbus methods and tools would be preferable)

• Background in design and sizing of aircraft primary structure components and parts

• Ability to liaise/negotiate with design, stress, EU teams and customer services

• Basic scripting

• Finite element method / finite element analysis (FEM / FEA)

• Very good analytical and reasoning skills

Tools: Patran/Nastran, Hypermesh, ISAMI (preferred), AF-Twin, NASGRO, SAFE, DAMTOL

Qualification:

• Graduate/Post graduate (Aerospace / Mechanical / Civil /) 

Experience: 

• 3-5 years

Soft skills: 

• Ability to work independently & in a transnational team.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Flexibility & adaptability

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.

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