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Ready to make your mark on the future of flight? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace and aviation innovator to hire a Mass Properties Engineer in Vandalia, OH. If you're passionate about aircraft performance, engineering analysis, and supporting cutting-edge aerospace programs, this is your opportunity to contribute to technologies that push the boundaries of aviation and space exploration.

Position Details

• Job Title: Mass Properties Engineer
• Location: Vandalia, OH 45377
• Pay Rate: $42.77 per hour

As a Mass Properties Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, performance, and safety of advanced aerospace systems. From calculating weight and balance characteristics to supporting aircraft testing and validation, your work will directly influence the development of next-generation aircraft, mission systems, and aerospace technologies throughout the product lifecycle.

You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver precise mass properties data that drives engineering decisions and supports successful program execution.

• Perform detailed mass properties calculations and analyses for aerospace components, systems, and aircraft.
• Develop, maintain, and update mass properties models and databases.
• Evaluate weight, balance, center of gravity, and inertia characteristics to support engineering design and performance goals.

• Conduct and support mass properties testing and validation activities.
• Inventory and weigh aircraft to ensure accurate data collection.
• Generate and maintain aircraft weight and balance documentation.
• Verify data accuracy and ensure compliance with engineering standards and program requirements.

• Partner with design, engineering, and analysis teams to integrate mass properties data into development activities.
• Support design reviews, product development efforts, and technical problem-solving initiatives.
• Contribute to product development decisions by providing accurate engineering analysis and recommendations.

• Apply engineering principles and aerospace fundamentals throughout the development process.
• Assist in the design, development, testing, certification, deployment, and support of advanced aerospace products and systems.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and engineering best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Advanced degree may be considered in lieu of some experience requirements.

• Experience with:
  • Mass Properties Calculations
  • Mass Properties Analysis
  • Mass Properties Modeling
  • Mass Properties Testing
  • Aircraft Inventory Activities
  • Aircraft Weight & Balance Documentation
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design and development teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Experience using advanced mass properties analysis software and tools.
• Experience with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools.
• Knowledge of aerospace engineering principles, including:
  • Parametric Design
  • Model-Based Definition (MBD)
  • Fundamentals of Flight Mechanics
• Aerospace and Defense industry experience.
• Familiarity with U.S. Department of Defense programs.
• Military aerospace or U.S. Military experience.

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with organizations that are transforming the aerospace industry. This opportunity offers the chance to work on innovative programs, collaborate with talented engineering professionals, and help develop technologies that advance aviation and aerospace capabilities.

• Competitive pay at $42.77 per hour
• Opportunity to contribute to advanced aerospace and aviation programs
• Exposure to innovative aircraft, mission systems, and emerging technologies
• Collaborative, team-oriented engineering environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and technical development
• Meaningful work that supports the future of aerospace innovation
• A culture that values expertise, creativity, and continuous learning

Take the next step in your engineering career and become part of a team that's shaping the future of aerospace technology.

Apply now to join PDS Tech Commercial as a Mass Properties Engineer and help deliver the precision, accuracy, and innovation that powers the next generation of flight.

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