Senior Specialist, Mass Properties Engineer 1

L3Harris Technologies•Bellmead, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris MMG Division is seeking 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. The individual will prepare detailed analyses documenting the impact of modifications on overall aircraft mass properties characteristics. The individual will create thorough, well-written documentation, reports, and other forms of written communication in a timely, efficient, and effective manner. They will participate in and represent the Mass Properties Group on program teams, internal meetings, and customer briefings. They will support 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. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. 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 assist with two-person lift; work in narrow spaces; bend/kneel/lift/push/pull; use ladders; work in hot & cold environments.

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).
Active US Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.
Frequently interact with numerous other departments in carrying out assigned duties.
Meets the highest ethical standards.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and effectively track a variety of assignments.
Other duties as assigned.