Aerospace Weight & Balance QA Technician

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base is seeking a full-time Weight and Balance QA technician to lead measurement of mass properties, including weight and center of gravity, for aerospace vehicles and components. The role requires coordinating testing support and maintaining precision weighing equipment.

The position emphasizes adherence to QA principles, readiness for a probationary period, and potential security clearance. Travel up to 25% may be required as part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Subject matter expert in one or more airframes (highly desired).
• Experience in general aircraft structure and weighing data procedures (desired).
• Experience working with Contracts or as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) (desired).

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate experimental measurements of mass properties including weight, center of gravity, thrust and inertia about three axes.
• Coordinate testing support activities such as instrumentation, aerospace ground equipment, fuel delivery and fire protection.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate facilities for aerospace vehicle weight measurement systems and related equipment.

Skills

Subject Matter Expert

Airframe weighing experience

Contracts / COR experience

Tools

Aircraft weighing scales

Job description

Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base is seeking a full-time Weight and Balance QA technician to lead measurement of mass properties, including weight and center of gravity, for aerospace vehicles and components. The role requires coordinating testing support and maintaining precision weighing equipment.

The position emphasizes adherence to QA principles, readiness for a probationary period, and potential security clearance. Travel up to 25% may be required as part of the duties.