Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineer

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We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to design the first functional jetpack. We were aboard NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we are defining the future of on-demand mobility. At Bell, we are proud to work for an iconic company with superb talent, rapidly creating novel and coveted vertical lift experiences.

Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineers work all structural systems including Rotors, Controls, Drives, Airframe and Landing Gear. As a F&DT Engineer you will conduct fatigue and damage tolerance analyses and create the documentation of results for presentation to the FAA for Type Certification. You will also develop fatigue test requirements for metallic and composite component testing and follow the tests as the engineering representative in the labs. You will also conduct real-time monitoring of flight test loads in a ground control room in support of aircraft certification flights.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop fatigue test loads in accordance with FAA requirements for metallic and composite fatigue testing of aircraft dynamic components.
• Perform fatigue safe-life and damage tolerance analyses to establish component retirement times and inspection intervals.
• Real-time support of test flights monitoring loads and post-flight data reviews.
• Interface with structural analysis and design organizations, materials & processes, structural test laboratories, flight test, manufacturing, and civil certification authorities.
• Write and review technical reports.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required with a preference in Mechanical or Aerospace.

• Master’s Degree in Engineering as described above is preferred.

  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Multiple levels of experience will be considered with at least 2 years general stress analysis, fatigue and/or fracture mechanics or damage tolerance analysis, or related field.

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

• Self-motivated and desire to grow and apply engineering skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of FAA rules 2X.571 and 2X.573 and associated AC material.

• Experience with material and/or component fatigue testing.

• Experience using AFGROW.

• Experience using ENOVIA.

• Experience using Bell analytical tools.

  
  

Don’t miss the chance to join a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel a sense of belonging. As a member of our global workforce, you will collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where unique experiences, backgrounds and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight.

EEO Statement

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Recruiting Company Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location US-Texas-Fort Worth

Job Field Engineering

Schedule Full-time

Job Level Individual Contributor

Shift First Shift

Job Posting 05/04/2023, 8:11:57 AM

Relocation Unavailable