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Damage Tolerance * Composite Materials * Mechanical Design * Proven ability to solve complex ... Experience with protective engineering, force protection, or hardened facility design.

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Conducting and developing damage tolerance analysis threshold requirements for structural repairs ... Engineering, or a related engineering field and five (5) years of experience as a Structural ...

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Apply knowledge of structural analysis (e.g., materials technology, finite element modeling, static analysis, fatigue analysis, damage tolerance analysis, thermal analysis, vibration analysis ...

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Damage Tolerance * Composite Materials * Mechanical Design * Exceptional analytical, problem ... Professional Engineer (PE) license. * Military, defense, or intelligence community experience.

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Stress Engineer, Bombardier Defense

Wichita, KS · On-site

$43.75 - $60/hr

Perform fatigue and damage tolerance assessments based on customer's mission profile requirements ... You must have a Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent. * You must have a minimum of 5 years of ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$104K - $142K/yr

Damage Tolerance * Composite Materials * Mechanical Design * Proven ability to lead technical ... Professional Engineer (PE) license. * Military, defense, or intelligence community experience.

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How much do damage tolerance engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 21, 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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Lead Structural DaDT Analysis Engineer

Lead Structural DaDT Analysis Engineer

Boeing

Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


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Job description

Lead Structural DaDT Analysis Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a Lead Structural DaDT Analysis Engineer (Level 4) to join the Air Vehicle Engineering team located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

A successful member of this team will understand and execute repairs, modifications, upgrades, and analysis for the Bombers (B-1 and/or B-52) programs.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Ensures compliance with methodology and processes for stress analysis, DaDT analysis, and finite element modelling in the accomplishment of work
  • Performs Failsafe Analyses, durability life calculations, and determines Damage Tolerance for fracture critical parts
  • Familiar with Single Flight Probability of Failure methods for determining fleet risk
  • Verifies structural integrity by defining requirements for development of analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools to develop the airframe structural environment, characteristics, and performance of the product
  • Ensures USAF Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) requirements are met for airframe analysis and validation
  • Calculates inspection intervals for fleet aircraft based upon calculated crack growth rates
  • Develops and uses various Finite Element Models for crack growth coefficients
  • Understands proper application of loads in FEMs
  • Understands industry best practices in airframe primary structure and load paths
  • Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using and developing analytical methods, finite element models/simulations, and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance.
  • Leads development of test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications.
  • Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the analysis and repair efforts
  • Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied.
  • Supports in-service products by leading investigations into failures and analyzing improvements.
  • Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the repair development effort.
  • Leads repair development, integration and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design.
  • Works under minimal direction.

The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Oklahoma City site.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
  • Able to independently construct, execute, review, and manage structural finite element models in the area of DaDT
  • Expertise in linear elastic fracture mechanics
  • Expertise with Paris Law & Spectrum Analysis
  • Experience with classic crack growth analysis tools (such as NASGRO, AFGROW, GROWTH, NASA/FLAGRO, and/or BEAS)
  • 9 or more years of experience in structural analysis
  • 4 or more years of experience in fracture, fatigue, and/or DaDT analysis
  • Strong written, verbal communications and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Active U.S. Secret Clearance
  • Familiarity with Boeing Books 1, 2, 3 & 4 with an emphasis on Durability and Damage Tolerance
  • Experience with Hypermesh, StressCheck, Abaqus CAE, and/or Nastran
  • Familiarity with Lifeworks
  • Graduate level or Senior level coursework in Fatigue & Fracture Mechanics
  • Experience validating or verifying finite element model results
  • Experience with structural design principles for aircraft primary structures (e.g., fatigue, damage tolerance, corrosion, stress analysis, statics, materials strength, material characteristics, and repair techniques)
  • Experience with Aircraft Primary Structures on Boeing Commercial Derivatives - Commercial and/or Military applications (737, 747, 757, 767 & 777)

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift

If you have an engineering degree from an ABET accredited college and are not currently working in the aerospace sector in Oklahoma, you may qualify for a $5000 tax credit from the state of Oklahoma for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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