Shield AI
Staff Engineer, Mass Properties - Ranger (R6353)
Seattle, Washington · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years.
- Education
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science/Engineering, or related field.
About the job
Performs mass properties analysis and verification for autonomous aircraft, supporting design trade studies, aircraft performance, and weight, balance, and efficiency targets throughout development.
What you'll do
- Conduct mass properties estimates and verify weight, center of gravity, and inertia for components, assemblies, and aircraft.
- Lead or participate in system-level trade studies and develop analysis tools, reports, verification tests, and a mass properties database.
- Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams to control mass properties throughout development.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science/Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of mass properties analysis experience in aerospace, defense, or high-tech vehicle development.
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or similar).
- Familiarity with mass properties industry standards and experience defining requirements, ensuring compliance, and maintaining a Mass Properties Management and Control Plan.
Tools
SolidWorks, Siemens NX, ATA100, SAWE RP A-7, RP 7, RP 8
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