Mass Properties Engineer III

Full-time Contract Position – Vandalia, OH

Our Client delivers customer-focused operations and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Through leading-edge technologies and transformative solutions, it has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and one of America’s fastest-growing corporations. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) team also provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. #EngineeringTheFuture

The Company

Our Client’s mission is to stay ahead of the curve, developing solutions today to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. With over 60 years of leadership, they have driven transformative change in the aerospace and defense industry. Their innovative solutions provide connected protection through advanced command, control, and communications platforms, along with capabilities in ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and more, ensuring national security across multiple domains. Dedicated to expanding the industrial base and delivering open architecture platforms, our client plays a crucial role in fostering competition, providing value, and accelerating innovation. Their ability to scale and commitment to open architecture set them apart in driving industry progress.

The Position

As a Mass Properties Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and managing aircraft weight and balance estimates for large transport aircraft. This position involves creating detailed ballast plans, supporting flight test clearances, and performing mass properties analysis throughout the product lifecycle—from concept and design through testing and certification. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintain accurate weight and balance documentation, and utilize tools such as the Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS). This is a hands-on, on-site role ideal for engineers with a strong background in aerospace systems, aircraft integration, and weight and balance verification, seeking to contribute to innovative aviation solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop aircraft weight and balance estimates for large transport aircraft during all phases of design and development
Create and manage ballast plans and flight clearances to support flight test operations
Analyze and verify mass properties data to ensure compliance with performance and safety requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional design and engineering teams to support aircraft systems integration
Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including weight and balance paperwork (Chart A, Form B, Chart C, Chart E, Form F)
Utilize tools like Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) for accurate aircraft mass properties analysis
Support design reviews and contribute to product lifecycle development from concept through testing and certification
Apply knowledge of aerospace engineering principles, including parametric design and model-based definition, to optimize system performance
Coordinate with flight test teams and provide technical input to enable safe and efficient aircraft operation
Participate in the continuous improvement of mass properties engineering processes and documentation standards

Supervisory Responsibilities

No immediate direct reports

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's of Science degree in a related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience
Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams
Exposure to aircraft weighing
Experience with weight and balance analysis and verification
Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) trained and prior experience with aircraft weight and balance paperwork (Chart A, Form B, Chart C, Chart E, Form F)

Preferred Experience

Exposure to Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools such as CATIA and SolidWorks
Previous experience generating ballast plans to support flight test activities
Knowledge of industry standard aerospace principles, to include, but not limited to parametric design, model-based definition, fundamentals of mass properties engineering
Understanding of aircraft systems
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, US Department of Defense and/or US Military
The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required

Work Environment

On-site, Full time position located in Vandalia, OH
This is a 7-month contract

Compensation

Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $50 - $55, with additional benefits

Requirements

Because this client is a Federal Government Contractor performing services for the DoD, US Air Force, NASA and others, they do require US, Non-Dual Citizenship

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.