Mass Properties Engineer III

Varstaff Staffing; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Varstaff Staffing is seeking a senior Mass Properties Lead to drive calculations, modeling, and analysis for advanced aerospace systems. You will oversee weight distribution across aircraft and space platforms, and mentor engineers on multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in mass properties, DoD/space-program experience, and a track record of leading complex simulations and physical weighing operations. This role is onsite in Vandalia, OH.

Qualifications

• Lead mass properties calculations and build complex weight models for aerospace hardware.
• Direct aircraft weighing operations, inventory management and mass properties documentation.
• Apply engineering fundamentals and CAE/CAD tools to structural/aerodynamic analyses.
• Mentor junior engineers through design, development and testing lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead mass properties analysis across the product lifecycle and coordinate with design teams.
• Develop and validate mass properties simulations and weight distributions.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams on best practices in mass properties and weight/balance.
• Provide technical mentorship and review throughout development and testing phases.

Skills

Mass Properties Leadership & Analysis

Aircraft Weight & Balance

Engineering Tools

Mentorship & Guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

CAE/CAD tools

Job description

About the Job:

In this role, you will lead the calculation, modeling, and analysis of mass properties for advanced aerospace systems, including mission payloads, integrated aircraft, and orbital space exploration platforms. Responsible for developing complex aerodynamic components and structures across the entire product lifecycle, you will build and validate mass properties simulations, conduct physical aircraft inventory and weighing operations, and provide crucial technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on multidisciplinary teams.

What We’re Looking For Education & Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline (Advanced degrees may substitute for experience).

6+ years of relevant experience in mass properties analysis, weight and balance, and aerospace structural engineering.

Demonstrated experience working in and leading technical efforts within multi-disciplinary design and development teams.

Must-Have Skills

Mass Properties Leadership & Analysis: Proven capability to lead mass properties calculations, build complex weight models/simulations, and manage mass distribution for aerospace hardware.

Aircraft Weight & Balance: Direct experience conducting physical aircraft weighing operations, inventory management, and generating mass properties documentation.

Engineering Tools & Fundamentals: Solid proficiency with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE/CAD) tools and core structural/aerodynamic engineering principles.

Mentorship & Technical Guidance: Skill in guiding, reviewing, and mentoring junior engineers through the design, development, and testing lifecycle.

Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred)

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering.

Deep knowledge of parametric design, Model-Based Definition (MBD), and flight mechanics fundamentals.

Prior experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry, U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), or U.S. Military programs.