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Damage Tolerance Analysis (DTA) Engineer

AIT Global, Inc.Dorval, QC🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 17, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise in structural integrity and aircraft repair, contributing to critical safety assessments within a reputable global company. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong background in fatigue and fracture mechanics and enjoy applying complex analytical skills to ensure airworthiness. Apply now to join a collaborative team and advance your engineering career in Quebec.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Dorval, QC, United States
Posted
Yesterday
Structural AnalysisTolerance Analysis

Job Description

Job Title: Damage Tolerance Analysis (DTA) Engineer
Location: Quebec, Canada
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Damage Tolerance Analysis Engineer to support Repair Engineering activities. The role involves conducting comprehensive structural integrity assessments to ensure aircraft repairs comply with safety and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural analysis, fatigue & fracture mechanics, and aerospace engineering principles.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Review & Analyze Inputs: Evaluate Airbus-provided data, including damage details and repair solutions.
  • Damage Identification: Locate and map damage within aircraft structural drawings.
  • Crack Growth Assessment: Identify potential crack propagation scenarios and their structural implications.
  • Structural Impact Analysis: Assess the effect of damage and repairs on Structural Significant Items (SSIs) and Principal Structural Elements (PSEs).
  • Section Property Calculations: Determine section properties at damage locations to support analysis.
  • Residual Strength Analysis: Conduct residual strength evaluations to ensure compliance with airworthiness requirements. Crack Growth Analysis: Perform crack propagation analysis using tools.
  • Inspection Planning: Define inspection thresholds, repeat intervals, and appropriate inspection methods to ensure long-term structural integrity.
Educational Background:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Technical Expertise:
  • Strong understanding of fatigue and fracture mechanics.
  • Experience with Damage Tolerance Analysis methodologies.
  • Familiarity with Airbus structural analysis processes.
  • Hands-on experience with analysis tools.
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess complex structural problems and propose effective solutions.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of FAA/EASA certification requirements for structural repairs.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Ability to work with cross-functional teams and effectively communicate technical findings.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working on Airbus aircraft structures.
  • Prior exposure to repair and maintenance engineering in the aerospace industry.
  • Proficiency in additional structural analysis tools.

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