Stress Engineer  Filton, Bristol (Hybrid – 60% minimum onsite) Rate: Negotiable  Contract until 31st December 2025 (likely to extend) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineer to join a well-established aerospace engineering team, supporting structural analysis and modifications across a broad portfolio of aircraft wing platforms — including single aisle and widebody variants. This role is best suited to someone with deep domain knowledge of F&DT, ideally with prior experience working to OEM standards and tooling, and preferably already holding or working toward approver status. What You’ll Be Doing: Approve (or contribute to) F&DT deliverables, ensuring airworthiness compliance. Lead problem-solving activities across structural issues using analytical methods and sound engineering judgment. Work across a range of projects, including product modifications, cost-saving initiatives, and continued airworthiness assessments. Mentor and support junior engineers, both technically and behaviourally. Influence continuous improvement in methods, tools, and ways of working.What We’re Looking For: Strong background in aircraft structural analysis, with a focus on fatigue and damage tolerance. Experienced with OEM-standard tools and methods (F&DT tools, ISAMI, Mathcad, etc.). Knowledge of aircraft wing structures (single aisle experience preferred, widebody also welcomed). Ideally holding delegated signatory/approver status, or demonstrably close to achieving it. Analytical thinker with a proactive attitude and the ability to contribute ideas beyond just technical delivery. This is a great opportunity to work on a wide variety of engineering challenges with a major aerospace OEM supply chain, in a team that values technical depth, collaborative problem-solving, and continuous learning. If you are interested and keen to find out more, please apply now with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson - Certain Advantage F&DT Engineer Role Overview – An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineer to join the Wing Analysis Engineering team at Filton. We are a team of Structural Engineers who are a mixture of technical specialists and engineering leads who are all passionate about finding technical solutions to support AIRBUS products Wings. We have a vast wealth of knowledge and experience within our engineers who can help you grow technically and personally within this role. This role offers more flexibility to work on most of the AIRBUS product Wings; from Incremental developments in Single Aisle and Widebody programmes, to cost saving and continuous airworthiness modifications. Our team touches nearly all aspects of the Product Development Plan (PDP) from feasibility studies to certification and occurrences once the product has entered service. Responsibilities Approve F&DT deliverables and lead the resolution of F&DT problems through the use of appropriate methods Responsible for the technical scope of assigned projects and tasks Contribute to engineering solutions and ways of working borne from experience in aerospace, other industries or research environments Support the development of less experienced team members on both technical and behavioural aspects  Skill Set Essential Experience and know-how of structures engineering and analytical techniques Good knowledge of overall aircraft structural design principles and techniques Hold or be close to holding approval signatory in F&DT analysis Ability to step back and propose new ideas Studied engineering and have a structural analysis background, particularly fatigue and damage tolerance  Working in Airbus implies working in an international environment, as such you shall be able to communicate easily in English. You will work in a diverse and multi-national environment, other languages and experience of a wide range of cultures is therefore beneficial. You will act with integrity, recognising this is the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth