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Joby Aviation

Staff Airframe Stress Engineer

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$185K - $254K/yr

Overview Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced staff level Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) engineer who believes in the ability of urban air mobility to positively impact our cities. This role is ...

Joby Aviation

Staff Airframe Stress Engineer

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$185K - $254K/yr

Overview Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced staff level Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) engineer who believes in the ability of urban air mobility to positively impact our cities. This role is ...

Softcom Systems Inc

Stress Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site

$58 - $70/hr

Stress Engineer - Aerospace Work Location with Zip code: Wichita, KS Minimum years of experience ... Detailed Perform Static, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis for Aircraft structures using ...

SOGECLAIR

Structural Design Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site

Conduct finite element modeling (FEA), static stress, fatigue and damage tolerance, thermal, vibration, and structural analyses. Develop analytical models and engineering calculations to validate ...

SOGECLAIR

Structural Analysis Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site

Conduct finite element modeling (FEA), static stress, fatigue and damage tolerance, thermal, vibration, and structural analyses. Develop analytical models and engineering calculations to validate ...

Softcom Systems Inc

Stress Engineer

Richardson, TX · On-site

$58 - $70/hr

Stress Engineer - Aerospace Work Location with Zip code: Richardson, TX Minimum years of experience ... Detailed Perform Static, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis for Aircraft structures using ...

SOGECLAIR

Structural Design Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site

... damage tolerance, thermal, vibration, and structural analyses. • Develop analytical models and engineering calculations to validate structural designs. • Support structural sizing and ...

SOGECLAIR

Structural Analysis Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site

... damage tolerance, thermal, vibration, and structural analyses. • Develop analytical models and engineering calculations to validate structural designs. • Support structural sizing and ...

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How much do damage tolerance engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for damage tolerance engineer in the United States is $100,319.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $109,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Damage Tolerance Engineer?

As a Damage Tolerance Engineer, your daily tasks often include analyzing structural components for crack growth and fatigue, assessing potential risks, and recommending maintenance or design changes to ensure ongoing airworthiness. You might collaborate closely with design engineers, stress analysts, and quality assurance teams to integrate findings into product improvements. Reviewing test data, preparing technical reports, and supporting certification documentation are also key parts of the job. This role is dynamic and requires a combination of independent analysis and teamwork to maintain safety and compliance standards.

What is a Damage Tolerance Engineer job?

A Damage Tolerance Engineer evaluates the structural integrity of aerospace components to ensure they can sustain damage without catastrophic failure. They analyze fatigue, crack propagation, and fracture mechanics to predict lifespan and ensure compliance with safety standards. Using tools like finite element analysis (FEA) and non-destructive testing (NDT), they develop inspection intervals and repair solutions. Their work is critical in maintaining aircraft safety and reliability over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Damage Tolerance Engineer position, and why are they important?

A Damage Tolerance Engineer requires a solid background in materials science, fracture mechanics, and structural analysis, often supported by a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering. Proficiency with finite element analysis (FEA) software, non-destructive evaluation techniques, and familiarity with industry standards such as FAA or EASA certifications is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this field. These competencies are critical for ensuring the structural integrity and safety of components under real-world operating conditions.

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Infographic showing various Damage Tolerance Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,319 per year, or $48.2 per hour.

Lead, Aircraft Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer

L3HHCM20

Waco, TX • On-site

Other

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Lead, Aircraft Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer
Job Code: 40917
Job Location: Waco, TX (Onsite)
Job Schedule: 9/80


Job Description:

L3Harris MMG Division is seeking an experienced Aircraft Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer for our onsite aircraft modification facility located in Waco, TX. We offer competitive benefits and a generous relocation package for those who qualify.


The Aircraft Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer will be responsible for performing structural fatigue and damage tolerance analysis of aircraft modifications, including design support, and preparation of technical documentation necessary to ensure airworthiness.  This includes identification of critical load paths in primary aircraft structure resulting from applied and induced operational loads, as well as the determining the local stress concentrations, internal fastener load distributions, operational usage environments and design allowables. Additional responsibilities include development of tailored mission profiles and usage spectra for modified aircraft for use in calculation of service life.


Essential Functions:

  • Fatigue analysis of aircraft structures.
  • Crack growth analysis of aircraft structures.
  • Development of specific mission profiles and usage spectrum for modified aircraft.
  • Determination of inspection intervals for delivered aircraft.
  • Design support and drawing review.
  • Ability to generate free body diagrams, determine reaction forces, calculate internal load distributions, local stress concentrations, and operational usage environments.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as necessary.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Willingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
  • Willingness to mentor less experienced engineers.
  • Effective and demonstrated leadership qualities.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree (MSME, MSAE) and a minimum of 7 years of prior aircraft structural dynamics related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Must be a US citizen.


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active security clearance.
  • Experience with predicting crack initiation lives and running industry-standard crack growth programs; e.g., AFGROW, NASGRO.
  • Working knowledge of one programming language.
  • Working knowledge of both military (Mil Standard) and civilian (14 CFRs) certification regulations and generating substantiation data to demonstrate compliance.
  • Working knowledge on how to develop the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for a structural modification.
  • Experience with standard Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) methods and corresponding crack growth detectable flaw sizes.
  • Experience with Dynamic Response Fatigue Analysis (High-Cycle Fatigue) due to high vibration environments and/or acoustic fatigue stresses.
  • CAD or analysis (FEA) tools exposure, and/or experience in mechanical design or analysis structures and mechanisms.
  • Familiarity with transducer instrumentation, data collection and or automation and software programming for numerical analysis.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, and have general computer knowledge.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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