Principal Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer

Vertical Aerospace(3 months ago)

BristolOnsiteFull TimeSenior$128,318 - $173,617 (estimated)Engineering & Design Organisation

About this role

As the Principal Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer at Vertical Aerospace, you will lead the development of advanced fatigue and damage tolerance analysis for innovative aircraft structures, focusing on both metallic and composite materials. Your responsibilities include providing technical mentorship to a team, ensuring compliance with certification requirements, and integrating F&DT methods into design and testing phases. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential for achieving safety and performance goals, and you will represent the F&DT function in technical reviews and documentation approvals.

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Required Skills

Fatigue Analysis
Damage Tolerance
Technical Guidance
Mentorship
Crack Growth Analysis
Compliance Definition
Collaboration
Documentation Review
Tools Development
Cross-Functional Representation

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Qualifications

Degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field

About Vertical Aerospace

vertical-aerospace.com

Vertical Aerospace is a pioneering company in the electric aviation sector, focused on creating sustainable urban air mobility solutions. Their flagship aircraft, the VX4, is designed to carry four passengers and a pilot, featuring zero operating emissions and employing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology. With plans for a cruise speed of 150 mph and a range of up to 100 miles, Vertical Aerospace aims to redefine urban transport, making it faster and more environmentally friendly. The company collaborates with leading aviation partners to advance its vision for the future of flight.