Weight Balance Engineering

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

• Bc’s degree in Aviation, Aeronautical - Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering,
• Interested in the aerospace and defense industry,
• Preferably having basic aviation knowledge,
• Having sufficient writing and reading skills in English for research and documentation,
• Preferably having experience in Catia and Matlab programs,
• Able to use MS Office applications (Candidates with advanced Excel skills are preferred.)
• Having responsibility, strong communication, presentation and reporting skills,
• Highly motivated and open to continuous improvement,
• Analytical thinking and working result oriented,
• Able to work efficiently both individually and as a team,
• Able to take part in more projects than one at a time,
• Candidates with experienced or to be trained,
• Candidates who don’t have an obstacle to travel and work in the country / abroad when necessary,
• Preferably done the military service for male candidates,
• We are looking for teammates who can adapt to the dynamic and intense work tempo.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Determining the weight and center of gravity targets of aircraft in design phase,
• Preparing and managing the weight database,
• Preparing the weight distrubution and its configurations, calculation of moments of inertia,
• Tracing the weight and balance parameters of the relevant aircraft, collecting data from the relevant teams, following up and keeping them up to date,
• Performing aircraft weight measurements,
• Preparation and publication of weight and balance analysis reports,
• Execution and follow up of weight reduction studies to improve aircraft performance and the carrying capacity,
• Developing the business follow up process of weight and balance, doing relevant literature research.

Join Türkiye's most talented engineers and immerse yourself in a career of results-driven opportunities, alongside our skilled, dynamic and forward-thinking engineers and corporate managers. Experience a strong team spirit and a culture focused on development and excellence!