Senior Specialist, Mass Properties Engineer

L3Harris • Waco, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris MMG Division is seeking for a Mass Properties Engineer for our onsite facility located in Waco, TX. The Mass Properties Engineer will be an integral member of the overall Flight Sciences team. They will be involved in the conduct of mass properties analyses related to aircraft modification programs. Individual will prepare detailed analyses documenting the impact of modifications on overall aircraft mass properties characteristics. Individual will create thorough, well-written documentation, reports, and other forms of written communication in a timely, efficient and effective manner. Will participate in and will represent the Mass Properties Group on program teams, internal meetings and customer briefings. Will support the other engineers in their conduct of analyses, including assisting with test events, weighing parts, recording data, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience OR In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 4 years experience with Aircraft Weight & Balance: weight analysis of designed parts, W&B logbook development and tracking, aircraft CG plotting and tracking, weight distribution analysis, weighing of parts, assemblies, and full aircraft.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to assist with two-person lift; work in narrow spaces; bend/kneel/lift/push/pull; use ladders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with any of various design software packages, e.g. Nx, Creo, CATIA, SolidWorks.
• Experience or familiarity with the AWBS system.
• Skilled in use of Microsoft Office Software Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Conduct mass properties analyses related to aircraft modification programs.
• Prepare detailed analyses documenting the impact of modifications on overall aircraft mass properties characteristics.
• Create thorough, well-written documentation, reports, and other forms of written communication in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
• Participate in and represent the Mass Properties Group on program teams, internal meetings and customer briefings.
• Support other engineers in their conduct of analyses, including assisting with test events, weighing parts, recording data, etc.
• Involved in the day-to-day support of the aircraft Weight & Balance data/logbooks, including participation in and updates for aircraft inventories, modifications, and weighings.
• Meet the highest ethical standards.
• Prioritize, organize, and effectively track a variety of assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior