Mass Properties Mechanical Engineer (Contract)

Airbus; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus is seeking an Engineering professional to perform detailed estimating and analysis supporting aircraft weight and balance. You will collaborate with global teams to ensure accurate mass properties calculations, reporting, and compliance across lifecycle stages.

The role emphasizes advancing digitalization and AI usage in daily engineering work. Qualifications include a BS in engineering (Aero/Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) and at least 3 years of aircraft compliance experience, with strong

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering (aero, civil, mechanical or electrical)
• Minimum three years of aircraft compliance experience
• Ability to write reports, technical memorandums, interface agreements, and work statements using high-level technical English
• Knowledge of Aircraft Mass Properties and flight physics calculations
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams in international settings

Responsibilities

• Establish and support control methods for weight and balance of in-process and completed assemblies and installations.
• Support actual weight and balance of aircraft, interfacing with completions organizations.
• Track and maintain all mass properties data and contribute to improving internal processes.
• Lead digitalization improvement projects within engineering teams and explore automation opportunities.
• Participate in activities to utilize AI in daily work and align with global Airbus processes.

Skills

Aircraft mass properties

Flight physics calculations

Technical English writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Aero/Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Summary

The employee is responsible for performing detailed estimating and analysis tasks supporting impacts to aircraft weight and balance.

Meet the team

Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you’re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.

Your working environment

The Engineering Center in Mobile, Alabama houses hundreds of Airbus engineers who assist in the design and development of Airbus commercial aircraft cabins, including aftermarket upgrades, reconfigurations and services of all product types across the globe.

Your challenges

• Establish and support control methods for weight and balance of in process and completed assemblies and installations.
• Support actual weight and balance of aircraft, direct interfacing with various organizations within completions.
• Track and maintain all mass properties information and support maturing of internal processes.
• Solves typical engineering problems within assigned discipline.
• Provides technical assistance to engineering staff and contributes to completion of project milestones.
• Responsible for a complex engineering assignment, or a full project of lesser complexity.
• Follows established schedules while developing plans for engineering assignments.
• Obtains appropriate level of supervisor approvals for work accuracy and adequacy.
• Proficiently applies company/organization policies and procedures.
• Strong liaison with other departments both internally and internationally.
• Actively works to improve daily processes, and ensures all work meets customer requirements.
• Maintains a current and up-to-date knowledge of developments and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in assigned fields of expertise.
• Lead digitalization improvement projects within engineering teams, develop efficient methods to automate work and processes.
• Participate in activities to utilize AI in daily work and processes.
• Participate in group activity with Global Airbus to stay aligned with global processes and digitalization.

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned:

Your boarding pass

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical).
• Minimum three (3) years plus experience in aircraft compliance experience.
• Ability to write reports, technical memorandums, interface agreements, and work statements using high-level technical English.
• The level of technical skills and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.
• Applies knowledge to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity, using a combination of judgment with defined practices and procedures.
• Works under general supervision for routine tasks of minor complexity.
• Clear and in-depth knowledge of Aircraft Mass Properties and flight physics calculations and analysis.
• Proficient level of the English language.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in an international setting that resolves problems, facilitates consensus, and focuses on objectives.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, compliance documentation, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in Google Suites Products.
• Authorized to Work in the US.
• Uses information from contact network to problem solve and secure aircraft delivery and development.
• With supervision/mentorship, can coordinate the activities for lower-level engineering staff.

Travel Requirements

Travel Required International or Domestic Travel: 5%

Work Arrangement

Remote Type: On-site

Employment Type

Agency / Temporary

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Materials & Processes

Physical Requirements

• Onsite: 80% Remote 20%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• Daily Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Daily Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Daily Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Daily Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Rarely Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Rarely Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Daily Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
• Daily Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Daily Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
• Daily Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Rarely Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• Daily Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to: Safety Shoes Safety Glasses Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit
• Additional Physical Requirements: Be able to walk up and down stairs.
• Ability to safely navigate multi-level facilities, including ascending and descending staircases frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and withstand exposure to variable weather conditions (including heat, cold, rain, or wind) for extended periods as required by operational needs.

Disclaimer & Equal Opportunity

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

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Company Statement

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Contact

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