Sr. Mass Properties Engineer
Company: Supernal
Location: Lake Elsinore
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility
solutions that will foster the development of human-centered
cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical
take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility
needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless
intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final
destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and
services to define a new category of mobility for the world's
communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to
help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving
people's ability to move - whether for work or play. What we do:
The Senior Mass Properties Engineer will be responsible for
building our analysis capabilities from the ground up and assisting
in developing and tracking aircraft mass properties (MP) to assist
with loads development, structural analysis development, aircraft
performance trade studies, cost, and more. This position requires
an expert in MP analysis and control during different phases of
design/development to certification. This position will reports to
the Head of Systems Engineering and provides technical solutions
for the MP Engineering Team. What you can do:
- Leads and participates in system-level trades to ensure the
vehicle design meets all physical, mechanical, and environmental
requirements while accommodating the required payload, power,
propulsion, thermal, communications, and attitude control system
requirements
- Conduct advanced design weight estimation to develop
preliminary weight estimates to support design proposals,
prototyping efforts, trade studies, etc.
- Perform estimation, calculation, and measurement/verification
of mass, center of gravity, and inertias of components, assemblies,
and completed vehicles or systems
- Develop the analysis methods and tools for mass properties
estimation
- Estimate, calculate, and verify mass properties of components
and assemblies in support of trade studies and drawing release
- Work with the broader engineering team to conduct
multi-disciplinary trade studies to guide through design
decisions
- Generate and maintain mass properties reports to key partners
of various multi-functional teams
- Develop, support, and implement test plans
- Record, maintain, and own mass properties with a database
- Additional duties as assigned What you can contribute:
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, material
science/engineering, physics, chemistry, or related engineering
fields.
- A minimum of 5-8 years' experience as a similar role within an
aerospace organization (an equivalent combination of education
experience may be considered)
- Aircraft Weight and Balance Certification
- Experience in CATIA V5/V6
- Familiarity with ATA100, SAWE RP A-7, RP 7, and RP 8, or
predecessors
- Experience with Mass Properties requirements definition
- Experience developing and maintaining a Mass Properties
Management and Control Plan
- Experience with supplier/vendor requirements, monitoring, and
weight control
- Experience with technical subject areas and principles of
structures, aerodynamics, propulsions, avionics, interiors, flight
test, manufacturing
- Experience working on helicopter and/or tiltrotor rotor
systems
- Experience with aircraft conceptual design
- Knowledge of a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software such
as 3D Experience
- Experience in aircraft (OEM) level systems engineering
- Proficiency with Jira (Agile tool)
- Experience with electric propulsion air or ground vehicles
- Experience with high-rate automotive manufacturing
preferred
- Experience with FAA or EASA certification projects
- Experience working with regulatory agencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Self-motivated and forward-thinking personality You may also be
able to contribute:
- Master's or PH.D., in Aerospace/Aeronautical or Mechanical
EngineeringAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the
successful completion of a background check.We are an equal
opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status. Individuals with disabilities may request to be provided
reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or
interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to
receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact
us to request accommodation at: This position may include access to
certain technology and/or software source code, that will be
subject to U.S. export control laws. If an export license or other
export control authorization is required in connection with your
employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal's receipt
of such license or authorization and approvals and your continued
compliance with all conditions and limitations contained in such
license or authorization.
Keywords: Supernal, Lake Elsinore , Sr. Mass Properties Engineer, Other , Lake Elsinore, California
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