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Archer Aviation

Location:
United States, San Jose

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

As the Mass Properties Manager, you will provide strategic and technical leadership for the organization's weight and balance programs across all aircraft platforms. You will define and oversee the execution of the company's mass properties strategy, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and optimization throughout the product lifecycle.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and manage the Mass Properties Engineering team, setting objectives, mentoring engineers, and driving accountability for program deliverables
Develop and own the company-wide Mass Properties program plan, including processes and standards for tracking and reporting weight, center of gravity, and inertia data
Establish and maintain a comprehensive mass properties database supporting all aircraft models and their variants
Oversee data maturity and manage risks related to weight, balance, and compliance throughout the product lifecycle
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including design, structures, systems, and supply chain—to collect, validate, and analyze data that drives mass optimization and performance improvements
Direct the progression of mass properties maturity, ensuring accurate transition from estimated to measured data and oversight of audits and validation activities
Champion continuous improvement initiatives, implementing tools and processes that streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting
Provide executive-level reporting on mass properties status, risk posture, and program health to leadership and certification authorities
Support FAA certification activities, ensuring all weight and balance documentation meets regulatory standards

Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related STEM discipline
At least 10 years of experience in Mass Properties Engineering, including 3+ years in leadership or technical management on an aircraft development program
Proven experience managing and executing weight and balance programs for complex dynamic systems, preferably aircraft
Demonstrated success in developing FAA-compliant mass properties reports and documentation
Strong leadership skills with experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating with suppliers to meet weight and performance goals
Exceptional organizational and project management abilities, capable of managing multiple programs and priorities simultaneously
Expertise in defining and implementing tools, processes, and methodologies that improve efficiency, data integrity, and reporting

Nice to have:

Experience establishing a weight and balance program for a clean-sheet aircraft design
Familiarity with CAD tools such as NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA for drawing and model reviews
Experience conducting physical aircraft inspections and managing weighing operations
Direct involvement in type certification of an aircraft under 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 27
Experience with ARP4754A development processes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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