Aerospace Parts Lifing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform parts lifing analysis for critical aerospace components , ensuring compliance with safety and certification requirements.
• Conduct fatigue and durability assessments , including low cycle fatigue (LCF) , high cycle fatigue (HCF) , and creep analysis .
• Evaluate overspeed conditions and their impact on component integrity and safe operating limits.
• Support structural integrity assessments , identifying potential failure modes and ensuring robust design margins.
• Collaborate with stress, design, materials, and manufacturing teams to ensure lifing considerations are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.
• Produce and review technical documentation and reports to support certification and engineering decision-making.
• Required Skills:
• Strong understanding of fatigue, fracture mechanics, and structural integrity .
• Experience in aerospace lifing methodologies and damage tolerance analysis .
• Knowledge of overspeed analysis and its impact on rotating components.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar .
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, material data, and test results .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills within a safety-critical environment .
• Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience .
• 5+ years' experience in aerospace stress, lifing, or structural analysis roles .
• Experience working on gas turbine engines or rotating machinery within a regulated industry.
• Desirable Skills:
• Experience with engine certification processes and regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of materials behaviour at high temperature and creep-fatigue interaction .
• Familiarity with probabilistic lifing methods and advanced simulation techniques.
• Why join us?
• We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
• At ALTEN, you'll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
• Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
• In short you get:
• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Benefits

Additional Information

As an Aerospace Parts Lifing Engineer , you will join the Bristol team to support our activities within the aerospace sector . Working with ALTEN , you will contribute to the development and validation of critical engine components , ensuring their safe operation across demanding flight conditions. This role focuses on lifing analysis, integrity assessment, and overspeed scenarios , supporting high-value programmes where safety, reliability, and compliance are paramount. You will be part of a team driving engineering decisions that directly impact the performance and longevity of next-generation propulsion systems. Location: Bristol On Site: Full Time Clearance: Full right to work in the UK Experience Level: 5+ Years

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