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Mainstream Engineering

Senior Thermal Engineer

Rockledge, FL · On-site

$92K - $127K/yr

... weight, and power for aerospace systems. Components we routinely develop include coldplates for ... Our group of thermal engineers drive products from conception to production including product ...

Mainstream Engineering

Senior Thermal Engineer

Rockledge, FL · On-site

$92K - $122K/yr

... weight, and power for aerospace systems. Components we routinely develop include coldplates for ... Our group of thermal engineers drive products from conception to production including product ...

Mainstream Engineering

Senior Thermal Engineer

Rockledge, FL · On-site

$92K - $122K/yr

... weight, and power for aerospace systems. Components we routinely develop include coldplates for ... Our group of thermal engineers drive products from conception to production including product ...

Western Global Airlines

Aircraft Engineer

Estero, FL · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Engineer Want to join The World's Fastest Growing Cargo Airline? Then look no further.... The ... Prepares aircraft Weight amp; Balance documents. * Analyzes and records component failures with a ...

Western Global Airlines

Aircraft Engineer

Estero, FL · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Engineer Want to join The World's Fastest Growing Cargo Airline? Then look no further.... The ... Prepares aircraft Weight & Balance documents. * Analyzes and records component failures with a view ...

Avidyne

Principal Electrical Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$128K - $157K/yr

Decisions are made by those closest to the hardware and strong technical reasoning carries weight ... Improve Engineering Operations Refine workflows, tools, and processes to increase efficiency and ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for weight engineer in Florida is $44.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.99 and $45.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a weight engineer do?

As a Weight Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include monitoring and analyzing the mass properties of components, coordinating with design and manufacturing teams to ensure weight targets are achieved, and maintaining detailed records of weight estimates and changes throughout the product lifecycle. You may also conduct weight audits, run simulations, prepare technical reports, and participate in design reviews to address any weight-related challenges. Collaboration with departments such as structural engineering, systems engineering, and quality assurance is common to ensure the final product meets all performance and safety standards. This dynamic role requires balancing technical tasks with active teamwork and problem-solving.

What is a weight engineer?

A Weight Engineer is responsible for managing the weight and balance of structures, vehicles, or aircraft to ensure optimal performance and safety. They analyze weight distribution, track mass properties throughout a project, and collaborate with design and engineering teams to meet specified weight targets. This role is crucial in industries like aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding, where weight efficiency impacts fuel consumption, stability, and overall functionality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weight engineer?

To thrive as a Weight Engineer, you need a solid understanding of engineering principles, mathematics, and physics, often supported by a degree in aerospace, mechanical, or automotive engineering. Familiarity with CAD software, weight tracking tools, and mass property analysis systems like CATIA or NX is highly valuable, along with any relevant professional certifications such as Six Sigma. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help Weight Engineers excel in cross-functional teams and complex projects. These technical and interpersonal skills are crucial for ensuring products meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements by effectively managing and optimizing weight throughout the design and manufacturing processes.

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Infographic showing various Weight Engineer job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,411 per year, or $44.9 per hour.

Principal or Sr. Principal Mass Properties Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Melbourne, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Re-posted 14 hours ago

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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal Mass Properties Engineer (Level 3) OR Senior Principal Mass Properties Engineer (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

As a member of the Mass Properties team, you will perform functional and timeline analyses, conduct detailed trade studies, and perform mass properties requirements allocation to transform customer and product needs into precise hardware and software specifications. You will delve into system hardware and environmental conditions to identify and optimize mass properties solutions, leveraging advanced solid modeling, database tools, and standard office applications. Your expertise will directly support the successful achievement of critical program requirements.

Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Supporting the implementation of a Mass Properties Management and Control Program

  • Accurate estimating and optimizing of mass properties to achieve vehicle performance and fulfill weight based program metrics

  • Establishing specification and design target weights

  • Support the maintenance of the Mass Properties accounting and reporting systems to inform the customer and management of current and projected mass properties trends

  • Providing mass properties data for cost analyses and vehicle design and analysis

  • Evaluating subcontractor proposals, interacting with and overseeing subcontractor mass properties management and control

  • Reviewing drawings to achieve mass properties management and control

  • Measuring/weighing vehicle and/or components to increase vehicle weight estimate accuracy

  • Providing mass properties data in support of operational flight manual

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at a Principal Mass Properties Engineer (Level 3) OR Senior Principal Mass Properties Engineer (Level 4) level based on the qualifications below.

Principal Mass Properties Engineer (Level 3)

  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.

  • Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

  • Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearanceand Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

  • Experience with mass property and weight and balance analysis.

  • Proven ability with Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE) Recommended Practices (RP) 7 and/or 8.

Senior Principal Mass Properties Engineer (Level 4

  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related professional/military experience.

  • Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

  • Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearanceand Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

  • Experience with mass property and weight and balance analysis.

  • Proven ability with Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE) Recommended Practices (RP) 7 and/or 8.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • An active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

  • Aircraft Weight and Balance Certification

  • Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS) experience

  • Experience in vehicle design and manufacturing techniques

  • Siemens NX or CATIA proficiency

  • Familiarity with electrical harness weight estimation and calculation

  • Familiarity with a Common Product Lifecycle Management system such as SmarTeam or Teamcenter

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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