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And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) Analysis Engineer to join the Wing Analysis Engineering team at Filton.\nAre you passionate about developing wing structures and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams? We are a team of structural engineers, technical experts, and project managers committed to delivering innovative technical solutions to support wing analysis across our aircraft programs.\nHOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM\nStructural Integrity & Authorisation: Lead the resolution of complex structural analysis challenges, acting as F&DT approval signatory and progressing toward full structural authorisation for critical wing deliverables.\nCertification & Methodology: Define, validate, and revise the core assumptions, sizing rules, and analytical methods used to certify Outer Wing structures to CS-25 airworthiness standards.\nRegulatory & Technical Liaison: Serve as a primary technical focal point representing Wing Engineering to Technical Authorities, Chief Engineering, and Airworthiness Bodies (such as EASA).\nCross-Disciplinary Innovation: Introduce advanced engineering solutions, best practices, and modern ways of working drawn from aerospace, adjacent high-tech industries, or cutting-edge research environments.\nStrategic Product Direction: Shape wing product strategy from a F&DT analysis perspective, identifying and deploying digital process improvements, automated sizing tools, and structural weight-saving opportunities.\nTechnical Mentorship: Drive the technical capability of the team by coaching engineers in both first-principles stress analysis and technical decision-making. \nABOUT YOU\nWe are looking for candidates with the following skills and competences:\nSignatory Credentials: Established track record as a Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Approval signatory, with the competence and background to attain full structural Authorisation.\nMethods & Toolsets: Detailed working knowledge of F&DT analysis methods and tools (including ISAMI, GISEH, and Nastran/HyperWorks), backed by solid classical hand-calculation fundamentals.\nLeadership & Delivery: Proven experience steering engineering work packages to cost, quality, and schedule milestones while championing creative problem-solving and innovation.\nStakeholder Influence: Skilled at navigating complex, multi-functional stakeholder networks to align technical airworthiness requirements with customer and programme expectations.\nCommunication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical data clearly for decision-making and reviews. \nThis position is graded BVA.\nNot a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.\nHOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU\nMany of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.\nPlease let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.\nAs a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.\nThis 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.\nCompany:\nAirbus Operations LimitedEmployment Type:\nPermanent-------\nExperience Level:\nProfessionalJob Family:\nStructure & Dynamic Systems Analysis By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.\nAirbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. 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