Position: Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) Engineer - Airframe Team

Location: Filton, Bristol

Employment Type: Permanent Staff

Belcan Engineering is seeking a skilled F&DT Engineer to join our Airframe business unit.

Candidates with Aircraft Repair experience would be most welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will be proficient in one or more of the following engineering toolsets:

Toolsets

HyperWorks

ISAMI

Mathcad

NASTRAN

PATRAN

Python scripting

Required Technical Skills

Strong foundation in hand analysis methods, with the ability to apply and adapt a wide range of calculation techniques to real-world scenarios, supported by technical documentation.

Experience with Finite Element (FE) techniques.

Proficiency in coding and macro development.Desirable Experience

Aerospace structural engineering

Familiarity with Airbus and BAE Systems methods and processesCandidate Profile

We're looking for someone with prior experience in F&DT Stress Analysis in Aircraft Structures, capable of performing technical tasks and contributing to process improvement initiatives. You should be comfortable solving complex engineering problems independently, with minimal supervision. The role demands a strong focus on technical delivery, quality, and the ability to balance engineering responsibilities with commercial and project time lines.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Engagement

Liaise with customer technical focal points as needed.

Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, presenting technical issues and proposing solutions. Project Delivery

Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with customer expectations.

Comply with Belcan's Quality Management System (QMS).Commercial Awareness

Identify opportunities for cost savings for both Belcan and its customers.

Recognise and manage change, articulating its impact clearly.

Belcan offer a comprehensive range of benefits (Subject to Certain conditions) that include:

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Well being Support

Life Insurance

Annual Leave: We offer 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Defined Contribution Pension

Private Medical Cover: (subject to certain conditions)

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Pay

Group Income Protection

Candidates must have the Current Right to work in the UK (We are not able to provide Sponsorship for this role)

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan