Aerospace Weight & Balance Engineer

Baykar; Turkey; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Baykar in Türkiye seeks a weight and balance engineer to join our aviation-focused team. You will define CG targets, manage the weight database, and model distribution to support aircraft design and performance. The role requires a bachelor’s in aviation/aero/mechanical engineering, along with English documentation skills.

Catia, Matlab and advanced Excel are preferred, with travel as needed. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating across disciplines to deliver accurate analyses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Aeronautical - Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.
• English writing and reading skills suitable for research and documentation.
• Basic aviation knowledge preferred.
• Experience with Catia and Matlab is desired.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and abroad when required.
• Military service completed for male candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine weight and center of gravity targets of aircraft in design phase.
• Prepare and manage the weight database.
• Prepare weight distribution configurations and calculate moments of inertia.
• Trace weight and balance parameters by collecting data from relevant teams.
• Perform aircraft weight measurements.
• Prepare and publish weight and balance analysis reports.
• Execute weight reduction studies to improve aircraft performance.
• Develop the business follow up process of weight and balance with literature review.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Teamwork

Multi-project management

Motivation and continuous improvement

English writing/reading

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Aeronautical - Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Catia

Matlab

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Baykar in Türkiye seeks a weight and balance engineer to join our aviation-focused team. You will define CG targets, manage the weight database, and model distribution to support aircraft design and performance. The role requires a bachelor’s in aviation/aero/mechanical engineering, along with English documentation skills.

Catia, Matlab and advanced Excel are preferred, with travel as needed. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating across disciplines to deliver accurate analyses