Mass Properties Engineer II

DPP•Vandalia, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

DPP is seeking a Mass Properties Engineer II for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense industry. Work location: Onsite in Vandalia, OH Duration: 12 months Terms: W2 Contract Work authorization: US Citizen; must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance Position Summary: As a Mass Properties Engineer II, you will research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and support cutting edge products & services. These cover a very wide range from state-of-the-art mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll be responsible for developing complex aerodynamic components, structures, and systems. Your technical responsibilities involve design and development, analysis, and test of new products and processes throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
2+ years of relevant experience.
Higher level relevant degrees may substitute for experience.
Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams.
Experience in aircraft inventory.
Experience in mass properties calculations, analysis, modeling, and testing
Have the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
Experience with advanced mass properties analysis software and tools.
Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed mass properties calculations and analyses for aerospace components and systems.
Develop and maintain mass properties models and databases.
Conduct and oversee mass properties testing and validation.
Inventory and weigh aircraft.
Generate aircraft weight and balance paperwork.
Collaborate with design and analysis teams to incorporate mass properties data into project workflows.