Mass Properties Engineer II

Company: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Location: Miamisburg
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here . Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for developing innovation solutions? Join our team! As a Mass Properties Engineer II, you will perform independent calculations and analyses of mass properties for aerospace systems and components. You will take on more complex tasks and contribute significantly to project success by ensuring accurate mass properties data is integrated into design and analysis processes. Responsibilities: Perform detailed mass properties calculations and analyses for aerospace components and systems. Develop and maintain mass properties models and databases. Conduct and oversee mass properties testing and validation. Inventory and weigh aircraft. Generate aircraft weight and balance paperwork. Collaborate with design and analysis teams to incorporate mass properties data into project workflows. Prepare and present technical reports and documentation. Participate in design reviews and provide mass properties expertise. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 2 years of relevant experience. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices. Experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams. Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required. Qualifications We Prefer: Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field. Experience with advanced mass properties analysis software and tools. Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools. Knowledge of industry standard aerospace principles, to include, but not limited to, parametric design, model-based definition, fundamentals of flight mechanics. Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, US Department of Defense and/or US Military. Essential Functions: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods. May require lifting up to 25 lbs occasionally. Ability to travel up to 10%. Work in an office, lab, hangar, or hybrid environment. May be required to occasionally climb stairs or ladders. This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more . IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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