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Engineer I

Midland, TX · On-site

$90K/yr

Engineering Services Opening Date: 04/27/2026 Scope of Work Join our dynamic team at the ... moderate weight (up to 50 pounds). Will be exposed to seasonal temperatures while inspecting ...

... engineering techniques to a broad set of complex assignments. Apply Cost Competitive Execution ... Develop size and weight estimates. Help select among commercially available vessels internals for ...

... moderate weight (up to 50 pounds). Will be exposed to seasonal temperatures while inspecting ... Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and standards, including but not limited to ...

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How much do weight engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for weight engineer in Texas is $55.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.86 and $57.12 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 Texas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,456 per year, or $56 per hour.

Senior Weight and Mass Properties Engineer

Boeing

San Antonio, TX

$127K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Senior Weight and Mass Properties Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a broad range of experience levels to include SeniorWeight and Mass Properties Engineers to join the Flight Systems Capability team in San Antonio, TX or Oklahoma City, OK, with the opportunity to provide engineering and technical decisions for Boeing Military Aircraft (B-2, B-52), Military Derivative Aircraft (AEW&C (737), AWACS (707, 767), ETS&S(C-32/C-40, E-4B, VC-25A, VC-25B), Tankers (KC-135, KC-767)) and other diverse aircraft and projects.

The Mass Properties team is looking for an individual with experience in aircraft weight and balance analysis. This position requires proficiency in the mass properties discipline and knowledge of mass properties analysis and weighing of military and commercial derivative aircraft. Familiarity with Air Force Aircraft/Navy Mass Properties customer requirements, processes, analytical tools, and reporting methods is desired.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain weight, balance and mass properties accounting systems and generate required weight and balance reports, support and develop mass properties processes and tools, and provide visibility of mass properties information to integrated product teams, management and customers.
  • Provide complex vehicle or system configuration guidance
  • Define complex weight, balance and mass properties related design requirements
  • Review contract statement of work requirements, define task execution details, estimate task durations, and schedule and monitor team task execution
  • Gather internal and external customer requirements and develop innovative solutions for mass properties analysis.
  • Guide and mentor less experienced engineers. Depending upon project needs, may lead a small team of engineers in the execution of contract statements of work.

This position will be 100% onsite in San Antonio, TX or Oklahoma City, OK.

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 of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
  • 9+ years of experience with weights and mass property engineering
  • Ability to travel up to 25% domestic or internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Demonstrated history of generating and approving technical documentation and reports associated with mass properties
  • Understanding of Boeing commercial derivative aircraft (707, 737, 747, 757, 777, 787) or similar platform interior compartments and standard aircraft primary/secondary hardware and aircraft system components
  • Experience leading teams or projects
  • Background with Boeing large aircraft platforms
  • Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) experience
  • Background in FAA certification (14 CFR Part 25) including showing of regulatory compliance
  • Background in Military certification (MIL-HDBK-516)
  • Trained and Certified to weigh US DoD aircraft
  • Trained and Certified to use Automated Weight and Balance System (AWBS)
  • Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance within the last 5 years
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment

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 position is for first shift. Sporadic off-shift work may be required to support aircraft production/operational needs.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $127,500 - 185,150

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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