Conduct advanced design weight estimation to develop preliminary weight estimates to support advanced design proposals, prototyping efforts, trade studies, etc.
Perform estimation, calculation, and measurement/verification of mass, center of gravity, and inertias of components, assemblies and completed vehicles or systems
Provides complex vehicle or system configuration guidance
Support Mass Properties control and management plan execution across the program
Coordinate with SME’s across the program to understand weight impacts of design decisions
Support the development and presentation of weight status or technical data to design teams, program leadership, and the customer
Support the development, population, enhancement and maintenance of the mass properties database including the generation of weight and balance reports
Review and support detail and installation drawing release processes
Support development of center of gravity envelopes to ensure loadability requirements are met
Creates, develops and implements new processes and tools to facilitate improved design and analysis capabilities
Work under minimal direction
Travel may be required up to 10% domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science (or equivalent)
5+ years of work related experience with a Bachelor’s or 3+ years of work related experience with a Master’s or work related experience with a PhD
Mass Properties experience
Experience with 3D solid modeling software applications (e.g. NX, Catia, CADD)
Experience with three-dimensional parametric modeling using NX/Teamcenter or CATIA/ENOVIA
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
Must meet export control compliance requirements as a “U.S. Person” (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Drug Free Workplace: post offer testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met
Travel may be required up to 10%
Benefits
Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Relocation assistance (based on candidate eligibility)
Opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
weight estimationmass propertiescenter of gravity calculationinertia measurement3D solid modelingparametric modelingdata analysisprocess developmenttechnical data presentationdesign analysis
Soft skills
communicationcoordinationproblem-solvingindependencecollaborationpresentation skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailadaptabilityleadership
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in EngineeringBachelor of Science in Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelor of Science in PhysicsBachelor of Science in MathematicsBachelor of Science in Data ScienceBachelor of Science in Computer ScienceU.S. Security Clearance