Mass Properties Engineer
- Countries
- USA
- Job Types
- software & tech
- Experience
- mid
- Organization Types
- aerospace, transportation & mobility
- Location
- San Jose
- Posted Date
- Company
- Archer Aviation
- Salary
- $170,000.0 - $215,000.0 annually
AI Summary
Job Description
As a Mass Properties Engineer, you will manage weight and balance programs for eVTOL aircraft. Responsibilities include owning mass properties programs, building and maintaining databases, partnering with design teams for weight optimization, conducting aircraft inspections and weighing operations, and supporting FAA certification by preparing documentation and ensuring compliance.
Hard Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 5-10 years of experience in mass properties, weight engineering, or related disciplines on aircraft or aerospace vehicle programs
- Strong understanding of weight and balance principles for dynamic systems
- Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Comfortable moving between analytical work and hands-on data collection
- Effective communicator who can translate technical data for cross-functional audiences
Soft Requirements
- Proficiency with CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA)
- Experience with ARP4754A certification processes
- Direct experience conducting aircraft weighing operations or physical inspections
- Background with eVTOL, rotorcraft, or novel aircraft configurations
- Familiarity with database management or mass properties-specific software