Mass Properties Engineer Job at Archer Aviation (San Jose)

Mass Properties Engineer

Be the reference in Airbus for aircraft Mass Properties throughout the life of t...

Location

Spain , Getafe

Salary:

Not provided

Airbus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Educated to degree level in Aeronautical Engineering
Experience of 0-5 years
Flight Physics or Structural Design and Mass Properties experience will be highly valuable
English advanced
German will be valuable
The desire to work in an open and trusting environment
Agile with good communication skills
Ability to work independently/autonomously and is self-organised
Aspiration to work in an Engineering domain and discuss aircraft level topics
Keen to adopt a new way of working and to become empowered

Job Responsibility

Contribute to development of new vehicles (incl. derivatives), operational support of in-service vehicles and decommissioning
Define mass status, target mass and route to target
Contribute to monitoring and reporting mass at the various stages of vehicle life through Mass estimations, calculations, accounting and weight control
Validate mass by weighings
Collaborate with many technical disciplines to understand and to challenge the vehicle design in the quest for optimum mass
Deliver mass models for Loads analyses
Perform trade studies, benchmarking and competitors' analyses
Contribute to the overall vehicle optimisation
Provide support to Chief Engineering and Program for decision making
Contribute in Design reviews, Weight maturity reviews, weight savings, preparing and tracking mass Risk & Opportunities

What we offer

flexible working arrangements

Fulltime

Mass Properties Engineer

Come onboard with the ATR Aircraft Performance & Mass Properties team and become...

Location

France , Toulouse Area

Salary:

Not provided

Airbus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Aeronautical Engineering
5 to 15 years in Mass properties (Engineering)
Weight, Center of gravity and Inertia assessment methods
Definition of weight limitations and certified center of gravity envelope
Definition of mechanical equilibrium of an aircraft on ground
General knowledge of aeronautical structure, systems and cabin
Microsoft® Office Package, especially Excel® and VBA® programming for macro realization
Knowledge of CATIA V5 or 3DEX or ARAS
Good knowledge of Airbus tools (IBM, EBAM, Airina...)
Good communication skills

Job Responsibility

Define, implement and monitor mass properties management standards, tools and processes
Prepare status and outlook weight, center of gravity and inertia data for aircraft in development
Initial estimate of the impacts on weight and center of gravity of the modifications on aircraft
Ensure the follow-up and validation of the final analysis of the impacts on weight, center of gravity and inertia of the modifications on aircraft carried out by the subcontractor (ATA paint & routing)
Provide support to Chief Engineering and Program for decision making
Leading exchanges with Airbus and Leonardo partners for mass properties domain
Leading weight saving project (design and maturity review with partners and engineering center of competence)
Provide internal and external support on all matters relating to mass properties
Collaborate with various engineering centers of competence (documentation, cabin, system, load, structure, certification) as well as with the offices in relation with the customer (marketing, technical and operational support, delivery) in the quest for optimum mass
Preparation and execution of contractual weighing and creation of weight reports, loading plans and trim sheets

Fulltime

Mechanical Design DMU & Mass Properties Engineer

As a Configuration Management Engineer you will work on aircraft-level NX CAD ma...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

Not provided

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of CAD configuration management, mechanical design or systems integration, preferably in the Aerospace industry or on other complex engineered systems (automotive, robotics, etc)
BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace or related engineering fields
Expert proficiency in CAD (NX mandatory) with a focus on advanced DMU tools, large assembly management, and Master Model/Skeleton architecture implementation
Understanding of mass budgeting, configuration management, and systems integration
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Excellent project management skills

Job Responsibility

Govern the top aircraft assembly part number and BOM structure
Manage interface requirements models (IRMs) and master geometry models for all aircraft zones
Create frameworks to cleanly track and release multiple aircraft configurations that may simultaneously at different stages of development
Collaborate with all aircraft sub-system owners to enforce CAD cleanliness and interface control standards
Develop and implement mass tracking plans within NX to report accurate aircraft-level weight and balance data
Create CAD modeling and best practices guides
Hold training sessions to ensure consistency in CAD modeling techniques across all aircraft sub-systems

Fulltime

Staff Engineer, Mass Properties

As the Staff Engineer, Mass Properties you will assist the Mass Properties Engin...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

Not provided

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related STEM discipline, or equivalent practical experience in an engineering support role
0-3 years of experience in Mass Properties or a related engineering field, ideally on an aircraft development program
Familiarity with weight and balance concepts for dynamic systems, preferably aircraft
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with an ability to manage multiple data streams simultaneously
Experience or comfort with hands-on technical work, data collection, and database entry

Job Responsibility

Assist the Mass Properties Engineering team in day-to-day program execution and data management
Support the implementation of the Mass Properties program plan, focusing on data collection and reporting for weight, center of gravity, and inertia data
Maintain and update the mass properties database for various aircraft models and their variants
Collect, validate, and organize data from cross-functional teams, including design, structures, and systems, to support mass optimization and performance analysis
Help manage the transition of mass properties data from estimated to measured values
Conduct physical aircraft inspections and assist in managing weighing operations and audits
Assist in documentation preparation and support FAA certification activities related to weight and balance compliance
Implement and utilize tools and processes to streamline data collection and analysis

Fulltime

Professional Senior, Engineering, Mass Properties

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraf...

Location

Canada , Dorval

Salary:

Not provided

Bombardier

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University degree in engineering/aerospace
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience related to aircraft industry
Good knowledge of aircraft structures, systems and completions
Aerospace experience in mass properties
Good knowledge of CATIA V5 and Microsoft Office
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and work under pressure
Well organized, self motivated and a good team player

Job Responsibility

Be responsible for the support of engineering and manufacturing
Monitor partner weights and center of gravity
Calculate weight from engineering documents
Prepare weight status report, weight and balance report and weight estimates
Support trade studies, initiate weight optimization activities, and generate inertia data and mass distribution report
Participate in Change Management Process and incorporate changes into deliverables

What we offer

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
Competitive base salary
Retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tele Health Program

Fulltime

Manager, Mass Properties

As the Mass Properties Manager, you will provide strategic and technical leaders...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

Not provided

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

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

Fulltime

Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. is seeking a motivated and dynamic Senior Struc...

Location

United Kingdom , Guildford

Salary:

Not provided

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A good degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
10+ years analytical design experience for structures
Use of software packages including Nastran, HyperMesh, SmartOffice, MATLAB, Ansys Workbench, Solidworks
Analysis of both lightweight metallic and composite materials to provide margin of safety/reserve factors using a combination of hand stressing and FEA
Experience of spacecraft level static, dynamic and thermo-elastic analysis using the latest FEA tools
Exposure to spacecraft development and qualification planning
Experience of spacecraft mechanical testing such as vibration, static and shock
Ability to manage work packages and be responsible for delivery of work to budget and on schedule
Good management and organisational skills
Able to be flexible to changing work demands and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Job Responsibility

Serve as the Technical Lead for structural and mechanical system design for spacecraft structures
Develop and maintain schedules and budgets for mechanical and structural Work Packages, reporting budget and schedule deviations and managing risks
Identify, monitor, and mitigate structural and mechanical systems risks
Flow down customer requirements to subsystem and hardware levels, ensuring compliance and validation
Define, organise, and implement structural development, qualification, and validation plans
Develop and manage analytical models for structures and subsystems using FEA, performing static, dynamic, and quasi-static analyses to validate numerical results with test data and determine structural margins of safety
Refine numerical models to ensure alignment with experimental data
Derive environmental envelope specifications from launch documentation, analytical results, and test data
Manage structural and system mass properties including mass, centre of gravity and moments/ products of inertia
Define, organise, and lead structural testing (vibration, static, acoustic, shock, and mass properties)

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