Posted 2021-08-04

Phantom Works Experienced Mass Properties Engineer

Boeing Phantom Works, the advanced research and development division within Boeing Defense, Space, and Security is building the future ‒ creating innovative solutions that will define the next generation of aerospace and defense. We lead the company's modeling and simulation efforts, develop innovative concepts and technologies, and prototype solutions to address current and emerging needs. Boeing Phantom Works is pushing the boundaries of what can be, to what will be, and investing in the right technology today. We are rapidly connecting the present and the future to connect, protect, explore, and inspire – one innovative idea at a time.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s Phantom Works division is seeking an Experienced Mass Properties Engineer (Level 3) at the St Louis site to support upcoming Fixed Wing Advanced Development Programs.   The individual in this role will play a key element in shaping the future for Boeing and our DoD Customers leading mass properties weight estimation, tracking, management, and key design trades to mature an air vehicle concept.  As a mass properties engineer in Phantom Works, you will be a part of a team focused on the implementation of model based engineering.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced design weight estimation to develop preliminary weight estimates to support advanced design proposals, prototyping efforts, trade studies, etc.
• Perform estimation, calculation, and measurement/verification of mass, center of gravity, and inertias of components, assemblies and completed vehicles or systems.
• Provides complex vehicle or system configuration guidance.
• Support Mass Properties control and management plan execution across the program.
• Coordinate with SME’s across the program to understand weight impacts of design decisions.
• Support the development and presentation of weight status or technical data to design teams, program leadership, and the customer.
• Support the development, population, enhancement and maintenance of the mass properties database including the generation of weight and balance reports.
• Review and support detail and installation drawing release processes.
• Support development of center of gravity envelopes to ensure loadability requirements are met.
• Creates, develops and implements new processes and tools to facilitate improved design and analysis capabilities.
• Works under minimal direction.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of Mass Properties experience.
• 2+ years of experience with 3D modeling software such as Unigraphics (NX), CATIA, and Teamcenter.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.).  Investigation type and last investigation date must be visible on resume.
• Aerospace knowledge of fixed wing military aircraft in key disciplines (Airframe, Avionics, Propulsion, Hydraulics, etc.).
• Mass Properties team/engineering leadership and project planning experience.
• Experience with mass properties reporting in alignment with SAWE Recommended Practice 7 & 8 or MIL-STD-1374 mass properties weight control standards.
• Experience with part actual weight measurement, aircraft weight and balance, inertia measurement, fuel calibration testing, etc.
• Experience using a mass properties database  to track weight, center of gravity, & inertia)

Typical Education and experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master +3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.  

Shift:

This is a 1st shift position.

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Posted 2022-02-11

MQ-25 Mass Properties Lead

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Defense, Space and Security division is seeking a MQ-25 Mass Properties Lead in Hazelwood, MO.

The MQ-25 Air Vehicle team is seeking a Mass Properties / Weights Engineering Lead (Level 4) to join the team in Hazelwood, Missouri. The MQ-25 program is working the Engineering and Manufacturing Development of 7 flight vehicles and two full-scale test articles.  This position will be responsible for coordination of the mass properties team, completion of vehicle weight reporting, and final aircraft weights.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads a team of Mass Properties engineers to control weight and balance characteristics of the aircraft in order to meet performance requirements.

• Responsible for developing and presenting weight status or technical data to program management, the customer or design groups.

• Guides and mentors other mass properties engineers on the program.

• Responsible for coordination of full aircraft weighing and weight reports.

• Determines approaches to and leads development of, complex weight, balance and mass properties data. Leads the definition of complex weight, balance and mass properties related design requirements. Participates in developing challenging customer specification commitments. 

• Determines approaches to and leads development of, vehicle or system configuration guidance. 

• Leads high-level weight control efforts. 

• Oversees the estimation, calculation, measurement and verification of mass, weight, stiffness and inertias. Leads development and maintenance of weight, balance and mass properties accounting systems and oversees weight and balance reports. 

• Creates innovative concepts and leads the development and implementation of new processes and tools. 

• Works under minimal direction.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years' experience in Mass Properties supporting aircraft design, capable of estimating or calculating weight of various structures and/or systems.
• Must be willing to travel domestically as needed.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working on military or Navy programs

• Experience with the Common Mass Properties Analysis Tool (CMPAT)

• Experience with Engineering Bills of Material (BOMs) and Product Data Management (PDM) systems such as Team Center and Enovia

• Experience with CAD systems, NX preferred

• Familiar with SAWE Recommended Practice 7 & 8 or Mil-STD-1374 mass properties weight control standards. 

Typical Education and Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.  Basic relocation is available for internal candidates.

Shift:

This is a 1st shift position.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.  

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Posted 2022-02-11

Mass Properties and Weights Engineer

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Defense, Space and Security division is seeking an Experienced Mass Properties Engineer in Berkeley, MO. This position will provide Program support for missiles, weapons, fighter, and trainer aircraft including programs such as the F-15, F/A-18, and T-7A.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced design weight estimation to develop preliminary weight estimates to support advanced design proposals, prototyping efforts, trade studies, etc.
• Perform estimation, calculation, and measurement/verification of mass, center of gravity, and inertias of components, assemblies and completed vehicles or systems
• Support Mass Properties control and management plan execution across the program
• Coordinate with SME’s across the program to understand weight impacts of design decisions
• Support the development and presentation of weight status or technical data to design teams,  program leadership, and the customer
• Support the development, population, enhancement and maintenance of the mass properties database including the generation of weight and balance reports
• Review and support detail and installation drawing release processes
• Support development of Center of Gravity envelopes to ensure loadability requirements are met
• Works under minimal direction

This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

• 7+ years of Mass Properties experience

• 2+ years of experience with 3D modeling software such as Unigraphics (NX), CATIA, and Teamcenter

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Aerospace knowledge of fixed wing military aircraft in key discipline (Airframe, Avionics, Propulsion, Hydraulics, etc.)
• Mass Properties Team or engineering leadership and project planning experience
• Experience with mass properties reporting in alignment with SAWE Recommended Practice 7 & 8 or Mil-std-1374 mass properties weight control standards.
• Experience with part actual weight measurement, aircraft weight and balance, inertia measurement, fuel calibration testing, etc.
• Experience using a mass properties database  to track weight, center of gravity, & inertia)
• Experience across lifecycle phases (conceptual design through actual weights in flight test & production)
• Experience with Finite Element Modeling tools such as PATRAN & Hyperworks
• Familiarity with airworthiness & certification
• Excel and VBA scripts/macro development

Typical Education and Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.  Basic relocation is available for internal candidates.

Shift:

This is a 1st shift position.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.  

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Posted 2021-08-06

Senior Mass Properties Engineer – Vertical Lift

The Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Vertical Lift division is seeking a Senior Mass Properties Engineer to lead Mass Properties control and management located in Ridley Park, PA. This position will be a part of a mass properties team that supports all vertical lift programs in Philadelphia. The Vertical Lift Division is focused on designing the next generation FLRAA (Future Long Range Assault Aircraft) for the US Army.   Vertical Lift also provides a wide range of support on programs across the enterprise, primary the Army’s AH-6, AH-64, CH-47, MH-47, the Air Force’s CV-22, MH-139, and Marines/Navy’s MV-22, CMV-22.  Along with these programs the Ridley Park site supports a large portfolio of products including other Vertical Lift Programs, Commercial Aircraft, Fixed Wing Fighters, Satellites, Space Launch Systems, and many others.

Position Responsibilities:

• Determines approaches to and leads development of, complex weight, balance and mass properties data.

• Leads the definition of complex weight, balance and mass properties related design requirements. Participates in developing challenging customer specification commitments.

• Determines approaches to and leads development of, vehicle or system configuration guidance. Leads high-level weight control efforts.

• Oversees the estimation, calculation, measurement and verification of mass, weight, stiffness and inertias.

• Leads development and maintenance of weight, balance and mass properties accounting systems and oversees weight and balance reports.

• Creates innovative concepts and leads the development and implementation of new processes and tools.

• Works under minimal direction.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years' experience in Mass Properties supporting aircraft design, capable of estimating or calculating weight of various structures and/or systems.
• Must be willing to travel domestically as needed.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience Leading engineers, a mass properties team on a program preferred.

• Familiarity with aircraft weight and balance handbooks for aircraft delivery

• Must have familiarity with SAWE Recommended Practice 7 & 8 or Mil-std-1374 mass properties weight control standards. 

• Experience with Engineering Bills of Material (BOMs) and Product Data Management (PDM) systems such as Team Center and Enovia

• Experience with CAD systems (CATIA/UG), 3DX preferred

• Experience using a mass properties database in order to track weight, and center of gravity information of all aircraft details is desired.

• Good oral and written communication skills are necessary to communicate with the design teams, other mass properties engineers, program management at all levels, and the customer.

Typical Education and experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.  Basic relocation is available for internal candidates.

Shift:

This is a 1st shift position.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.  

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Posted 2022-04-09

Job ID AER0005SS – Mass Properties Engineer

AER0005SS – Mass Properties Engineer

Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. With $15.0 billion in combined revenue and a talent force more than 77,000 strong, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of services including scientific, technical, professional, construction- and program-management for business, industrial, commercial, government and infrastructure sectors. For more information, visit www.jacobs.com

Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) is comprised of 10 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL (ranked #11 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News).  JSEG has been a primary contractor for NASA since 1989 and supports marquee NASA programs, including the Space Launch System, International Space Station, space optics fabrication, earth and space sciences and advanced propulsion system development. As a partner in NASA’s next generation of space exploration, our jobs are literally history in the making by challenging today, reinventing tomorrow.

Position Description:

Provide System Engineering (SE) and Mass Properties Engineering expertise relative to in-space vehicles and launch vehicles for the System Analysis Branch (EV74) supporting the Space Launch System (SLS) Program, Core Stage (CS), and Exploration Upper Stage (EUS).   

The successful candidate will coordinate and interface with multiple engineering disciplines, system elements, and customers, as well as participate in reviews, meetings, working groups, and task teams.  The candidate will provide leadership and/or support for the development of mass properties assessments for SLS.  

The candidate will provide and perform the following tasks:

• Lead and support the development and review of key system engineering products for SLS milestones and provide technical expertise to technical and programmatic reviews.
• Create mass properties estimations and provide technical insight, uncertainty analysis, and appraisal of the conservatism used in the specific estimating processes used.
• Generate Technical Performance Metric (TPM) charts and mass properties reports which include full dry mass properties (mass, center of gravity, moments of inertia, and products of inertia) and other reports suitable for input into trajectory and G&NC design and analysis assessments.
• Perform conceptual mass properties parametric estimations, bottoms-up calculations, mass distributions, moment of inertia calculations, and weight control planning.
• Lead and guide the technical integration of the mass properties and integration analysis team products within the team and across affected disciplines.
• Coordinate and collaborate with designers and stress analysts and use expertise to identify areas for potential mass savings in design and manufacturing.
• Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders in the GN&C, operations, and performance disciplines/areas to improve and enhance vehicle performance and operational objectives.
• Proactively work to create and implement new processes and tools to facilitate improved design and analysis capabilities.
• Perform verification and validation of mass properties report data for the team to ensure accuracy of the input data as well as the output data from the NASA Mass Properties Analysis and Reporting Tool (MPART).

Qualifications:

A degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering or related technical field is required.  A degree from an ABET-accredited institution is desired. Educational requirements are the equivalent of an MS with at least 18 total years of relevant experience or a BS with at least 20 total years of relevant experience in systems engineering and integration.

The candidate is required to have:

• Experience working with design teams and with system configuration, design, and analysis personnel.
• Excellent mathematical skills and the ability to perform analytical assessments of vehicle systems, subsystems, and components is required.
• Ability to breakdown complex problems or issues into manageable pieces to facilitate resolution of technical concerns.
• Experience using MATLAB and some proficiency creating tools or modifying software applications for a specific use is required.
• Critical thinking, effective communications, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Experience reading and working with engineering drawings, interface control documents, configuration documents, or other technical documentation is required.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, customer relation skills, and presentation skills are required.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Desired skill sets (presence of one or more of these qualifications will be used as discriminating factors in selecting applicants):
• Experience working with and understanding of cryogenic and solid fuel, and other fluid mass properties management.
• Experience leading and/or working as a member of mass properties and weight integration teams.
• Experience using computer aided design tools (i.e. Pro-E/CREO) and database applications.
• An understanding of the NASA/contractor environment, and NASA systems engineering processes.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

Jacobs is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

The Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations!

U.S Government Executive Order on ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols:

As a federal contractor of the U.S. Government, Jacobs is subject to the Executive Order requiring companies who support U.S. government contracts to ensure their covered employees are fully COVID-19 vaccinated or approved for legally-entitled medical or religious accommodations

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Essential Functions

Office environment.

Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%).

Physical Requirements

 Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Jacobs’ facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines

 Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance

 Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions

 The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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