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Mass Properties Engineer
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What they do
An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.
$108,157 / year median in Ohio
+3% projected growth
Job Description
- Lead the calculation and analysis of mass properties for advanced aerospace systems.
- Develop and validate mass properties models and simulations.
- Inventory and weigh aircraft.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Must-haves:
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 6+ years of relevant experience.
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- General knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
- Exposure to Computer Aided Engineering tools.
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams.
Preferred:
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering.
- Knowledge of industry standard aerospace principles, to include, but not limited to, parametric design, model-based definition, fundamentals of flight mechanics.
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, US Department of Defense and/or US Military.