Job DescriptionWorking as a Mass Properties Engineer within the Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Department at BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS) is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-tech team of people developing innovative products for the Aerospace and Defense industry. Tasks are performed under the general direction of technical leads and functional managers, plus mentorship from Spacecraft Mechanical Mass Properties Engineering staff. The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to providing mass properties engineering support as an integral part of the dynamic team that oversees the manufacturing assembly and testing of spacecraft and spacecraft subsystems.
What You'll Do:- Provide mass properties engineering support for varied spacecraft systems, instruments, electro-mechanical flight systems, antenna communication systems to multiple customers from proposal/concept through detailed design and final integration.
- Create and maintain detailed mass properties spreadsheets, tailored as necessary to meet program objectives.
- Interface regularly with multiple program personnel and perform CAD audits as required to obtain current information to update database models.
- Work with systems engineering to determine and monitor mass properties related program requirements and metrics.
- Prepare and submit detailed mass properties reports per program requirements & schedule.
- Support internal and/or external customer reviews as necessary.
- Support post-design updates as required through measurement of flight hardware of components and sub-systems.
- Prepare Control Plans and/or Test Procedures pertaining to program mass properties as required.
- Support final mass properties testing operations, prepare final report, and document test results and uncertainty analysis.
- Support departmental process improvements which may include formal documentation and/or internal website development.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working
on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions: - Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Required Skills and Education- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- Experience in spacecraft, aerospace instrument, structure, mechanism, sensor, and/or rotating machinery mass properties engineering.
- Experience using CAD software.
- Demonstrated mass properties analysis & documentation proficiency.
- Demonstrated planning, organization and communication skills.
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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Skills and Education- SolidWorks experience preferred.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
