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Entry Level Mass Properties Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This is an entry-level position for a recent university graduate and will involve extensive cross ... Support design reviews with data and basic analysis (eg, mass properties and tolerance stacks)

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How much do entry level mass properties engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level mass properties engineer in the United States is $73,528.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $88,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Mass Properties Engineer vs Mechanical Design Engineer?

AspectEntry Level Mass Properties EngineerMechanical Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; familiarity with CAD and mass properties analysis toolsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering; strong CAD skills and design software knowledge
Work EnvironmentEngineering teams in aerospace, automotive, or defense industries; focus on weight and balance analysisDesign departments; focus on product development and mechanical systems design
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing companies for weight optimizationCommon in product design firms, automotive, and consumer electronics industries

While both roles require a background in mechanical engineering and CAD skills, the Entry Level Mass Properties Engineer primarily focuses on analyzing and optimizing the weight and balance of components, whereas the Mechanical Design Engineer concentrates on creating and developing mechanical systems and products. The former is more specialized in mass properties analysis, often within aerospace and automotive sectors, while the latter has a broader design scope across various industries.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Mass Properties Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 95% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,528 per year, or $35.4 per hour.

Mass Properties Mechanical Engineer (Contract)

Airbus

Wichita, KS • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Airbus rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 71 rated aerospace companies


Job description

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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.
  • 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.
  • With supervision/mentorship, can coordinate the activities for lower-level engineering staff.

Travel Required
  • International or Domestic Travel: 5%

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.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.
Employment Type:
Agency / Temporary
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
On-site
Job Family:
Materials & Processes
Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

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