Sr. Engineer-F&DT

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It's no wonder that Wichita is known as the "Air Capital of the World". With its rich heritage in aircraft engineering and manufacturing it is the lifestyle destination for aviation and aerospace professionals the world over.  Here in Wichita, you will enjoy a lifestyle as rich as your career. A high quality of life, plentiful affordable housing, excellent educational, cultural and recreational resources all add up to a lifestyle that will really take off!

 

Airbus North America Engineering in Wichita, Kansas is currently seeking candidates for a Sr. Engineer – Fatigue and Damage Tolerance position.  This position supports the development of aircraft structures as a fatigue and damage tolerance analyst. Duties include performing fatigue and damage tolerance analysis for both metallic and non-metallic parts. Methods include the use of both classical hand calculations and computer techniques to develop high strength to weight ratio structures.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

This position supports the development of aircraft structures as a fatigue and damage tolerance analyst. Duties include performing fatigue and damage tolerance analysis for both metallic and non-metallic parts. Methods include the use of both classical hand calculations and computer techniques to develop high strength to weight ratio structures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform durability/damage tolerance analyses to verify that structural integrity requirements have been met. Assignments will include detail part sizing, layout maturation, trade study analysis, weight reduction efforts, and documentation of calculations in support of type certification.

 

Position requires in-depth knowledge of classical and numerical (Finite Element) fatigue and damage tolerance analysis methods. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint) required.  Experience with PATRAN, NASTRAN, and CATIA V5 is preferred. Capable of mentoring less experienced engineers, leading a small team.  Experience with composite structures is desired.

 

Other Responsibilities:

 

Capable of working independently.  Can accept broad objectives with agreed deadlines, but establishes the tasks required and how they should be completed.

Contacts customers and suppliers to exchange technical data and to discuss project performance.  Ensures application of best practices and identifies the need for enhanced processes, methods, and tools.  Utilizes tool sets at an advance level.

Has obtained check and/or approval authority in assigned discipline if appropriate.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

 Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical or Engineering/Solid Mechanics) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials.Minimum 10 years total analysis experience in airframe design programs.  At least 5 years experience in F&DT or a master’s degree with emphasis on fracture mechanics is desired.Experience in airframe design, F&DT, Composites, MRB, FAR/JAR Part, 25 Certification, CATIA, NASTRAN, and PATRAN, are desired.





Qualified candidates should submit resume referencing requisition number via email at Wichita.hr@airbus.com or via fax to 316-299-0209. You must reference requisition #W2007-69, W2007-70. As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about the benefits of employment with Airbus North America, please visit http://airbus.benenet.net

 

Airbus North America Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.