Mass Properties Engineer 1

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Mass Properties Engineer 1 for a contract opportunity in Chandler, AZ.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
· 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.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Looking for a Mass Properties Engineer to support our 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.
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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
· 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field is required.
School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:
9/80 work schedule. 100% On-Site. This position will be based in Chandler, AZ.

ADDITIONAL:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

Job Number: 216274
Job Location: Chandler, AZ
Rate: Up to $58.05 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 11/19/2025

Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Anthony Ho
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: anthony.ho@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com

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