{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2453f93f10c841a68401c0d4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2453f93f10c841a68401c0d4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2453f93f10c841a68401c0d4","title":"Mass Properties Engineer","description":"General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.\n\nUnder general directions with limited review, this position is responsible for applying innovative approaches to resolving unusual or complex engineering problems. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and reviewed largely at completion. Initiates the planning of engineering projects and develops innovative designs or modifications in order to meet project goals. Independently performs difficult/complex engineering work with instructions as to the general expected results. Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff, makes technical presentations, and may represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nInterface with multiple engineering disciplines to monitor and control weights and balance of Unmanned Air Vehicle’s.\nPerform detailed analysis tasks to ensure hardware meets all weight, mass properties, and inertia estimates.\nSupport setup and test for weights and balance of detail parts, composite assemblies such as wings and tails, and LRU’s (line replaceable units)\nSupport setup and test for weights and balance of completed systems.\nPerform various weight and balance tasks related to demonstrated competencies as directed.\nPerform estimation, calculation, and measurement/verification of mass, center of gravity, and inertias of components, assemblies and completed vehicle or systems.\nDevelop the analysis methods and tools for mass properties estimation from conceptual design configurations through first build validation.\nEstimate, calculate and verify mass properties in support of drawing releases and trade studies.\nOrganize and manage weight reduction efforts and strategies using new technologies (materials, processes, etc) to support improved range of vehicle.\nApplies basic technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned routine engineering problems.\nGenerate and maintain mass properties reports to subject matter experts of various multi-functional teams.\nDevelops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to engineering staff. May be required to make technical presentations to engineering staff.\nMay lead a team of weight engineers in managing the mass properties for various UAV programs\nMaintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nMust have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.\nMust possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.\nMust have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.\nA Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable.\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nSenior (8+ years)\nWorkstyle\nHybrid\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n105,890\nPay Range High\n189,545\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nYes\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nNo","company":"Generalatomic","rawCompany":"generalatomic","city":"Poway","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:17:14.340Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Mass Properties Engineer","description":"General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.\n\nUnder general directions with limited review, this position is responsible for applying innovative approaches to resolving unusual or complex engineering problems. Assignments are normally outlined in terms of overall objectives and reviewed largely at completion. Initiates the planning of engineering projects and develops innovative designs or modifications in order to meet project goals. Independently performs difficult/complex engineering work with instructions as to the general expected results. Documents findings, communicates results to engineering staff, makes technical presentations, and may represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects. Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nInterface with multiple engineering disciplines to monitor and control weights and balance of Unmanned Air Vehicle’s.\nPerform detailed analysis tasks to ensure hardware meets all weight, mass properties, and inertia estimates.\nSupport setup and test for weights and balance of detail parts, composite assemblies such as wings and tails, and LRU’s (line replaceable units)\nSupport setup and test for weights and balance of completed systems.\nPerform various weight and balance tasks related to demonstrated competencies as directed.\nPerform estimation, calculation, and measurement/verification of mass, center of gravity, and inertias of components, assemblies and completed vehicle or systems.\nDevelop the analysis methods and tools for mass properties estimation from conceptual design configurations through first build validation.\nEstimate, calculate and verify mass properties in support of drawing releases and trade studies.\nOrganize and manage weight reduction efforts and strategies using new technologies (materials, processes, etc) to support improved range of vehicle.\nApplies basic technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned routine engineering problems.\nGenerate and maintain mass properties reports to subject matter experts of various multi-functional teams.\nDevelops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to engineering staff. May be required to make technical presentations to engineering staff.\nMay lead a team of weight engineers in managing the mass properties for various UAV programs\nMaintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nResponsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.\nExpected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\nTypically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; six or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, four or more years of experience with a masters degree, or two or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nMust have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.\nMust possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.\nMust have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.\nA Professional Engineering License and original work published in professional engineering journals are desirable.\nJob Category\nEngineering\nExperience Level\nSenior (8+ years)\nWorkstyle\nHybrid\nFull-Time/Part-Time\nFull-Time Salary\nPay Range Low\n105,890\nPay Range High\n189,545\nTravel Percentage Required\n0% - 25%\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\nYes\nUS Citizenship Required?\nYes\nClearance Required?\nNo","datePosted":"2026-04-14T11:17:14.340Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T11:17:14.340Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Generalatomic","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Poway","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"2453f93f10c841a68401c0d4"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2453f93f10c841a68401c0d4"}}