Mass Properties Engineer
LTA is seeking a Mass Properties Engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering team. They will assist with the development and flight testing of our latest airship. In this role, you will be collaborating with Mechanical, Flight Testing, and Guidance, Navigation and Control engineering departments by planning and supporting Flight Test Activities. You will also play a crucial role preparing weight and balance plans, reviewing stability performance, creating tools and developing guidelines to ensure safe and efficient airship ground and flight operations.
Our ideal candidate has 3-5+ years of experience working in the aviation/aerospace industry, with a focus on Weight & Balance, aircraft ground and flight operations.
- Collaborate in the weight statement tracking and maintenance.
- Collaborate in the development of tools to help predict airship performance.
- Evaluate impact of modifications on the weight and balance of the airship.
- Support day to day airship operations for indoor and outdoor activities.
- Provide W&B data for flight planning, including cargo and lift distribution.
- Collaborate with FTE and Pilots to ensure a safe and efficient load configuration.
- Use/create specialized tools for precise calculations and simulations.
- Ensure that all calculations and practices adhere to internal performance and structural requirements.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including ME, GNC, FTE departments as well as PM, Ground and Flight Operations.
- BS in Aerospace, Mechanical, Aviation or similar.
- Ability to calculate and analyze weight distribution, center of gravity, center of buoyancy.
- Ability to analyze flight test data to refine W&B calculations and procedures.
- Understanding of materials, load limits and their impact on aircraft performance.
- Experience using MATLAB/Python.
- Experience using MS Excel/Sheets.
- Experience using SolidWorks and PDM software.
- Familiarity with aerodynamics and buoyancy principles.
- Familiarity with aircraft maintenance, ground and flight operations.
- Attention to detail.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Proven abilities in multitasking and prioritization in a fast paced environment.
- MS in Aerospace, Mechanical, Aviation or similar.
- Flight test experience.
- Experience working with lighter than air vehicles.
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)
- Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
- Parental leave
- Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) matching up to 6%
- Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
- Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields
- Criminal background check clearance
- Drug test clearance wherever applicable
LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.
Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.
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LTA Research & Exploration is on the lookout for a talented Mass Properties Engineer to join our dynamic Mechanical Engineering team in Sunnyvale, California. In this exciting role, you’ll dive into the development and flight testing of innovative airship technology. Imagine collaborating closely with our Mechanical, Flight Testing, and Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineering teams! You will be instrumental in planning and executing flight test activities, ensuring every detail aligns with our safety and efficiency standards. Your tasks will include preparing detailed weight and balance plans and assessing stability performance for our airships. As a Mass Properties Engineer, you’ll create custom tools, develop best practice guidelines, and provide critical data for operational planning, including cargo and lift distribution. Our ideal candidate boasts 3-5+ years in the aviation or aerospace industry, especially focusing on weight and balance principles, and has a strong foundation in hands-on aircraft operations. With a vibrant atmosphere and a commitment to innovation, this role offers plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. You’re not just an engineer here; you’re a key player in revolutionizing air transportation and making a real difference, all while enjoying flexible work-life balance, competitive compensation, and a supportive team culture.
Lighter Than Air (LTA) Research is an aerospace research and development company building experimental and certified manned and remotely piloted airships. We are developing advanced technologies to d...ramatically increase the capabilities and low...
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