Senior Specialist, Mass Properties Engineer

L3HHCM20; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

L3Harris MMG Division in Waco, TX is seeking a Mass Properties Engineer to perform analyses related to aircraft modification programs. You will document the impact of modifications on mass properties and produce thorough reports.

You will participate in program teams, support test events, weigh parts, and assist other engineers. Travel and variable shifts may be required to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of related experience; graduate degree with 4+ years; or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 4 years experience with Aircraft Weight & Balance: weight analysis, logbooks, CG plotting, weighing of parts and full aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Perform mass properties analyses for aircraft modification programs and document impacts on aircraft mass properties.
• Prepare detailed analyses and well-written reports; present results to program teams and customers.
• Support test events, weighings, and data collection; assist other engineers as needed.
• Represent Mass Properties Group in meetings and maintain timely documentation.

Skills

Weight & Balance analysis

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Graduate Degree

Tools

Nx

Creo

CATIA

SolidWorks

AWBS system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Mass Properties Engineer (Sign-on bonus $15k-$25k)

Job Code: 40768

Job Location: Waco, TX (Onsite)

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris MMG Division is seeking for a Mass Properties Engineer for our onsite facility located in Waco, TX. The Mass Properties Engineer will be an integral member of the overall Flight Sciences team. They will be involved in the conduct of mass properties analyses related to aircraft modification programs. Individual will prepare detailed analyses documenting the impact of modifications on overall aircraft mass properties characteristics. Individual will create thorough, well-written documentation, reports, and other forms of written communication in a timely, efficient and effective manner. Will participate in and will represent the Mass Properties Group on program teams, internal meetings and customer briefings. Will support the other engineers in their conduct of analyses, including assisting with test events, weighing parts, recording data, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Frequently interact with numerous other departments in carrying out assigned duties.
• Involved in the day-to-day support of the aircraft Weight & Balance data/logbooks, including participation in and updates for aircraft inventories, modifications, and weighings.
• Meets the highest ethical standards.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Willingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Ability to assist with two-person lift; work in narrow spaces; bend/kneel/lift/push/pull; use ladders; work in hot & cold environments.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and effectively track a variety of assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 4 years experience with Aircraft Weight & Balance: weight analysis of designed parts, W&B logbook development and tracking, aircraft CG plotting and tracking, weight distribution analysis, weighing of parts, assemblies, and full aircraft.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with any of various design software packages, e.g. Nx, Creo, CATIA, SolidWorks.
• Experience or familiarity with the AWBS system.
• Skilled in use of Microsoft Office Software Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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