Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Mass Properties Engineer to join our Mechanical and Energetics department in Chandler, AZ. As a vital member of our mass properties group, you will operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working alongside diverse engineering teams to model the mass properties of advanced launch vehicles.

This early-career role offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge aerospace systems, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to innovate from day one. If you are detail-oriented and eager to grow your career in aerospace engineering, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and sustain Mass Properties Models for launch vehicles and their subsystems.
• Perform estimations and optimizations of mass properties, including weight, center of gravity, and inertia.
• Establish design target weights and monitor adherence throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain mass properties accounting systems and deliver trend analyses to program leadership.
• Contribute to proposal evaluations, design reviews, and operational documentation.
• Conduct component weighing and verification activities to enhance the accuracy of mass estimates.
• Clearly communicate results in technical and program reviews.
• Regularly interact with other departments to gather critical information and provide status updates.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• 0–5 years of engineering experience (recent graduates are encouraged to apply).
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding and practical usage of CAD software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming in  Access VBA and  Excel Macros .
• Demonstrated ability to manage project tasks independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Prior exposure to mass properties concepts through academic projects, internships, or work experience

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