Mass Properties Engineer

DPP is seeking a Mass Properties Engineer for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing industry.

Work location:
Onsite in Chandler, AZ
Work schedule: 9x80 A
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 contract
Work authorization: US Citizen. Candidates must be eligible to earn a US Government security clearance.

Position description:

• The Mass Properties Engineer will support the Mechanical and Energetics department. As a member of the mass properties group, you will be in a fast-paced environment working with many diverse groups to model the mass properties of various launch vehicles.
• Your work ensures every mission is successful by meeting critical performance and weight requirements, directly impacting national security and helping to advance land and space based scientific exploration.
• This early-career role offers hands-on experience with advanced aerospace systems, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and opportunities to innovate in a fast-paced environment. This position will be based in Chandler, AZ.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Mass Properties Models for launch vehicles and subsystems.
• Perform weight and balance analysis, including estimating and optimizing mass properties for launch systems.
• Establish design target weights and track compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain mass properties accounting systems and provide trend analysis for program leadership.
• Support proposal evaluations, design reviews, and operational documentation.
• Conduct component weighing and verification to improve accuracy of estimates.
• Present findings in technical and program reviews.
• Regular and close interaction with other groups and departments to gather needed information and communicate status.

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 0–5 years of experience in an engineering field.
• Familiarity with MS Office products
• Detail oriented and able to work with others to get information
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic CAD understanding and usage
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred qualifications:

• Active SECRET security clearance.
• Experience in programming in Access VBA and Excel Macros.
• Able to work projects and complete on time with minimal oversite from manager and leads
• Experience with mass properties in a school or work project, including concepts of mass, weight, center of gravity, moments of inertia, products of inertia, and what causes those to change.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Benjamin at to learn more about this position (#26-00719).

US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

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