Lead Engineer, Mass Properties

Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.

The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What we do: 

The Lead Engineer, Mass Properties will be responsible for building our analysis capabilities from the ground up and assisting in developing and tracking aircraft mass properties (MP) to assist with loads development, structural analysis development, aircraft performance trade studies, cost, and more. This position requires an expert in MP analysis and control during different phases of design/development to certification. This position will report to the Head of Systems Engineering and provides technical solutions for the MP Engineering Team.

What you can do:

• Leads and participates in system-level trades to ensure the vehicle design meets all physical, mechanical, and environmental requirements while accommodating the required payload, power, propulsion, thermal, communications, and attitude control system requirements 


• Conduct advanced design weight estimation to develop preliminary weight estimate to support design proposals, prototyping efforts, trade studies, etc. 


• Perform estimation, calculation, and measurement/verification of mass, center of mass, and inertias of components, assemblies, and completed vehicles or systems 


• Develop the analysis methods and tools for mass properties estimation 


• Estimate, calculate, and verify mass properties of components and assemblies in support of trade studies and drawing release 


• Work with the broader engineering team to conduct multi-disciplinary trade studies to guide through design decisions 


• Generate and maintain mass properties reports to key partners of various multi-functional teams 


• Develop, support, and implement test plans 


• Record, maintain, and own mass properties with a database 


• Other duties as assigned 

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, material science/engineering, physics, chemistry, or related engineering fields required; Master’s or PH.D., in Aerospace/Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering preferred 


• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a similar role within an aerospace organization (an equivalent combination of education experience may be considered. 


• Aircraft Weight and Balance Certification 


• Experience in CATIA V5/V6 


• Familiarity with ATA100, SAWE RP A-7, RP7, and RP 8, or predecessor 


• Experience with Mass Properties requirements 


• Experience developing and maintaining a Mass Properties Management and Control Plan 


• Experience with supplier/vendor requirements, monitoring, and weight control 


• Experience with technical subject areas and principles of structures, aerodynamics, propulsions, avionics, interiors, flight test, and manufacturing 


• Experience working on helicopter and/or tiltrotor systems 


• Experience with aircraft conceptual design 


• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software such as 3D Experience 


• Experience in aircraft (OEM) level systems engineering 


• Proficiency with Jira (Agile tool) 


• Experience with electric propulsion air or ground vehicle 


• Experience with high-rate automotive manufacturing is preferred 


• Experience with FAA or EASA certification projects 


• Experience working with regulatory agencies


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 


• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up 


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 


• Ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints 


• Proficiency with MS Office Suite 

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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: [email protected]

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).