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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 ...

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 ...

Stress Engineer

Wichita, KS · On-site

$52.50 - $72/hr

Stress Engineer Location: Wichita, KS Onsite/ Remote: Onsite In this role, you will be a critical ... Perform detailed fatigue and damage tolerance (F&DT) analyses on primary and secondary aircraft ...

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com ) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our ... Perform fatigue analysis and durability evaluations using tools such as nCode, GlyphWorks, and ...

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our ... Perform fatigue analysis and durability evaluations using tools such as nCode, GlyphWorks, and ...

Materials Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$36 - $65/hr

Materials Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Materials ... An understanding of complex mechanical phenomena (e.g., creep, fatigue, creep fatigue, stress ...

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

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

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

Working knowledge of structural mechanics, materials, fatigue, damage tolerance, vibration, analytical methods, finite element analysis (FEA), classical hand calculations, and engineering evaluation ...

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How much do fatigue engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for fatigue engineer in the United States is $55.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.14 and $74.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fatigue engineer?

A Fatigue Engineer analyzes and predicts the structural durability and longevity of materials and components subjected to repetitive stress or loading. They use simulation tools, laboratory testing, and real-world data to assess fatigue life, identify potential failures, and recommend design improvements. Their work is crucial in industries like aerospace, automotive, and energy to ensure safety, performance, and reliability in engineering structures.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a fatigue engineer?

A Fatigue Engineer’s daily work involves analyzing the durability and lifespan of materials or structures under cyclic loading, interpreting test data, and collaborating with design teams to recommend improvements. You will regularly use advanced simulation tools to assess stress points and predict potential failure modes, followed by preparing technical reports to communicate your findings. The role often requires close coordination with manufacturing, quality assurance, and R&D teams to address root causes of fatigue issues and implement robust solutions. As a Fatigue Engineer, you may also participate in project meetings, contribute to safety reviews, and support product validation, ensuring that designs meet industry standards and performance requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fatigue engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fatigue Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical or materials engineering, proficiency in fatigue analysis methods, and experience with stress testing and lifecycle assessment. Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) software, such as ANSYS or Abaqus, as well as certifications like Professional Engineer (PE) or training in reliability engineering, is highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams are critical soft skills. These capabilities are crucial for accurately predicting component lifespan, ensuring safety, and optimizing product design in high-stakes engineering environments.

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Infographic showing various Fatigue Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,463 per year, or $56 per hour.

Stress or Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer - Customer Service

Wichita, KS • On-site

$52.50 - $72/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

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Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Stress / Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer - Customer Service to join our Engineering department based in Wichita, KS.

Relocation is possible for any candidates not currently located in the Wichita, KS metro area

This position supports the airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure and is responsible for quality justifications from a fatigue and damage tolerance point of view in a timely manner. Duties include performing complex F&DT analysis for metallic parts while working in close collaboration with design and static stress colleagues to provide repair solutions. Methods include the use of both classical hand calculations and computer techniques to develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs).

Requires working a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends on a rotational basis throughout the year.

Meet the team:

Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you're interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.

Your working environment:

Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus' first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe. Our team of 200+ support staff and engineers focus on aerostructure design including analysis of aircraft primary structures, such as wings and fuselages, for all major Airbus products across the globe.

How we care for you:
  • Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")
  • Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
  • Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we support flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:
  • Liaise with Design, Static Stress and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum design solutions for the airline customer.
  • Mentor F&DT Engineers in order to ensure that methods, assumptions, data and procedures reflect on-going developments.
  • Ensure that the final repair solution brings the aircraft back into an airworthy condition.
  • Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.
  • Provide responses to complex repair queries by giving guidance as required within Airbus Operations and Customer Services in a clear and concise manner.
Your boarding pass:
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials is required.
  • A master's degree with emphasis on fracture mechanics is desired.
  • A Minor in Computer Science is a plus.
  • 3+ years total proven analysis experience in airframe design/repair programs.
  • Knowledge of classical and numerical (Finite Element) stress analysis methods.
  • Experience in airframe design (metallic & composites), stress analysis, SRM, MRB, FAR/JAR/CS/Part21, Certification, CATIA, NASTRAN, and PATRAN, is desired.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

Job Family:

Structure Design & Integration

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