Weights And Mass Properties Engineer (Senior, Principal)

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead or Senior Mass Properties Engineer to join the Vertical Lift (VL) Flight Technology Team located in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. We participate in all phases of the design, test, and support of (but not limited to) CH-47 Chinook, V-22 Osprey, MH-139 Grey Wolf. 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. . The individual in this role will play a key element in shaping the future for Boeing and our customers leading mass properties weight estimation, tracking, management, and key design trades.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Lead and Senior Level Engineers .

In joining us you will be part of a diverse multi-disciplined team of engineers, operating in an agile environment, using the latest tools and methodologies! Develop your technical competence as well as your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth. At Boeing, we value your curiosity, your determination, and your imagination. #TheFutureIsBuiltHere

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops current and forecasted weight, balance, and mass properties data specifically for the CH-47 Chinook program, and other rotorcraft/fixed-wing platforms supported by the VL Flight Engineering Team.

• Participates and helps lead weight, balance, and mass properties relating to design requirements.

• Performs 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.

• Supports Mass Properties control and management plan execution across the program.

• Coordinates with SME's across the program to understand weight impacts on flight performance and to support design decisions.

• Supports the development and presentation of weight status or technical data to design teams, program leadership, and the customer.

• Supports the development, population, enhancement and maintenance of the mass properties database including the generation of weight and balance reports.

• Reviews and supports detail and installation drawing release processes.

• Supports 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.

• Conducts advanced design weight estimation to develop preliminary weight estimates to support advanced design proposals, prototyping efforts, trade studies, etc.

• Has excellent written/verbal communication skills and enjoys working in a team environment.

• Works under minimal direction.

• Travel may be required up to 5% of the time; domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to 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): (see required education and experience for this level below)

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

• 5 or more years' experience related to mass properties.

• Must be willing to travel domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (level 5)

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

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

• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems such as Team Center and Enovia

• Experience with CAD systems such as CATIA or Unigraphics Nx

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

• Familiarity with aircraft weight and balance handbooks for aircraft delivery

• Experience with aircraft weighing equipment, general weighing procedures, and calibration requirements.

• 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:

Lead (level 4): 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.

Senior (level 5): 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 10 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:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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 1st shift.

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for lead level: $121,550 - $164,450

Summary pay range for senior level: $147,900 - $200,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until 3/22/24.

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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