Mass Properties Engineer, Air Vehicles
About The Position
ABOUT THE TEAM The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms . Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineers own the full development lifecycle , from concept generation, to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments. WHAT YOU’LL DO You will contribute to the development of mass properties (weight, center of gravity (CG), & inertia) data for new air vehicle development. Develop, track, and maintain mass properties data throughout air vehicle design phases Participate in defining mass properties related design requirements Provide vehicle and subsystem configuration trade study guidance Support vehicle and subsystem level weight and balance control efforts Estimate, calculate, measure, and verify weight, balance, and inertia of components, assemblies, and completed vehicles or systems Participate in developing and maintaining mass properties accounting systems Generate mass properties reports Author Weights and Balance Manual Participate in developing and implementing new processes and tools
Requirements
- B.S. or M.E, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years’ experience in aerospace or related industry
- Excellent communication and team skills
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance
Nice To Haves
- Siemens NX proficiency
- TOP SECRET DoD clearance
- UAV design experience
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of mass properties (weight, center of gravity (CG), & inertia) data for new air vehicle development.
- Develop, track, and maintain mass properties data throughout air vehicle design phases
- Participate in defining mass properties related design requirements
- Provide vehicle and subsystem configuration trade study guidance
- Support vehicle and subsystem level weight and balance control efforts
- Estimate, calculate, measure, and verify weight, balance, and inertia of components, assemblies, and completed vehicles or systems
- Participate in developing and maintaining mass properties accounting systems
- Generate mass properties reports
- Author Weights and Balance Manual
- Participate in developing and implementing new processes and tools
Benefits
- Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
- Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
- Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
