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Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer

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United Kingdom , Broughton

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Job Description:

Join our Wing Analysis Engineering Team. We are recruiting for distinct opportunities and levels within our team: Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) Engineers; Lead Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineers. Located alongside the Broughton Wing assembly lines, you will have the fantastic opportunity to see the physical product every day. You will join a team of technical specialists passionate about finding solutions for the main wingbox, leading edge, and control surfaces across the A400M and civil programs, including Single Aisle, Long Range, and the A350.

Job Responsibility:

  • Perform or lead the resolution of F&DT problems relating to wing structures, modifications, and non-conformances
  • Approve F&DT deliverables and be responsible for the technical scope of projects, providing steering to fellow engineers and suppliers
  • Collaborate with Digitalisation teams to implement automation, optimisation, and transformation tools
  • Drive the professional growth of the team and shape the next generation of engineers by fostering both technical expertise and leadership behaviours

Requirements:

  • Hold a degree in Engineering with a Structural Analysis background
  • Knowledge and experience of structural analysis in F&DT for both metallic and composite structures
  • Knowledge of Airbus F&DT analysis processes, methods, and toolsets (ISAMI, GISEH, FEM/DFEM)
  • For F&DT Engineers: Appreciation and knowledge of Industry technical signatories and the capability to achieve this
  • For Lead F&DT Engineers: Industry recognised F&DT Approval (Check) Signatory or the capability to achieve this within a short timeframe
  • Ability to collaborate and influence within a dynamic team to drive decisions
  • For Lead Engineer: ability to collaborate with stakeholders and influence decisions within a complex network at a strategic level
  • Interest in developing digital solutions associated with engineering activities

Nice to have:

Python proficiency

What we offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • annual profit share
  • contributory pension
  • share options
  • car leasing scheme
  • free onsite parking
  • tax-free technology scheme
  • shopping discounts
  • 35 hour week
  • flexible working around core hours
  • hybrid working
  • option to buy/sell holiday (AP+)
  • Personalised development plan
  • Airbus Leadership University
  • unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses
  • internal mobility including international opportunities
  • Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support)(AP+)
  • wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support)
  • discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests
  • cycle-to-work scheme
  • on-site canteen and coffee shop
  • lunchtime yoga / meditation
  • Life assurance
  • enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay)
  • adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
  • purpose built maternity rooms on site
  • Wellbeing room
  • Multi-faith room
  • Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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Hybrid work
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