Mass Properties Engineer

Job Description:

DPP is seeking a Mass Properties Engineer for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing industry.

Work location: Onsite in Chandler, AZ
Work schedule: 9x80 A
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 contract
Work authorization: US Citizen. Candidates must be eligible to earn a US Government security clearance.

Position description:

The Mass Properties Engineer will support the Mechanical and Energetics department. As a member of the mass properties group, you will be in a fast-paced environment working with many diverse groups to model the mass properties of various launch vehicles.
Your work ensures every mission is successful by meeting critical performance and weight requirements, directly impacting national security and helping to advance land and space based scientific exploration.
This early-career role offers hands-on experience with advanced aerospace systems, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and opportunities to innovate in a fast-paced environment. This position will be based in Chandler, AZ.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain Mass Properties Models for launch vehicles and subsystems.
Perform weight and balance analysis, including estimating and optimizing mass properties for launch systems.
Establish design target weights and track compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Maintain mass properties accounting systems and provide trend analysis for program leadership.
Support proposal evaluations, design reviews, and operational documentation.
Conduct component weighing and verification to improve accuracy of estimates.
Present findings in technical and program reviews.
Regular and close interaction with other groups and departments to gather needed information and communicate status.

Basic qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field.
0–5 years of experience in an engineering field.
Familiarity with MS Office products
Detail oriented and able to work with others to get information
Good verbal and written communication skills
Basic CAD understanding and usage
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred qualifications:

Active SECRET security clearance.
Experience in programming in Access VBA and Excel Macros.
Able to work projects and complete on time with minimal oversite from manager and leads
Experience with mass properties in a school or work project, including concepts of mass, weight, center of gravity, moments of inertia, products of inertia, and what causes those to change.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Benjamin at Benjamin.Wansleydppit.com to learn more about this position (26-00719).

US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Job Ident #: 26-00719

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Chandler, Arizona, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/