SyberJet Aircraft · 5 hours ago
Project Engineer – Aircraft Weights and Balance
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSyberJet Aircraft is an emerging leader in aerospace, seeking a Weights & Balance Engineer with strong experience in aircraft weight management and center-of-gravity analysis. The role involves managing and controlling aircraft weight and balance across all programs, supporting new designs, modifications, and certification activities while collaborating with project engineers and cross-functional teams.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as the company Subject Matter Expert (SME) for aircraft weights and balance
Develop, maintain (database), and control aircraft mass properties, including weight statements, CG envelopes, moments, and inertia calculations
Perform and oversee weight impact assessments for design changes, modifications, and new installations across all aircraft systems
Support weight optimization efforts by identifying opportunities for mass reduction while maintaining safety, performance, and certification compliance
Ensure accurate definition and control of empty weight, operating weight, payload, and fuel configurations
Lead weight engineering activities across multiple aircraft programs and projects
Develop and maintain weights schedules, milestones, and deliverables aligned with overall program timelines
Coordinate with project engineers and functional leads to ensure weight and aircraft center of gravity targets are established, tracked, and met
Prioritize and sequence weight-related tasks to optimize program schedules and reduce technical and certification risk
Serve as the primary interface for weights-related issues with internal teams, suppliers, DERs, and certification authorities as required
Support and oversee FAA certification activities related to weights and balance
Apply 14 CFR Part 23 regulations and associated guidance material to weights and balance compliance
Define and document the weights and balance certification basis, means of compliance, and compliance matrices
Prepare, review, approve, and release certification documentation, including weight and balance reports, loading manuals and limitations, CG envelopes and mass properties documentation, ground and flight test support documentation, compliance findings and approval artifacts
Support aircraft weighing activities, including planning, execution, data reduction, and reporting
Ensure aircraft-level weight and balance data complies with regulatory requirements and supports approved operating limitations
Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure design changes are properly reflected in approved weight and balance data
Support continued airworthiness by maintaining accurate, traceable weight records throughout the product lifecycle
Identify weight growth risks and CG margin risks early and develop mitigation strategies
Provide weight-related risk assessments to program management and engineering leadership
Manage weight data, configuration changes, and documentation using Teamcenter, Jira, and Confluence
Utilize weight tracking tools, spreadsheets, databases, and CAD-based mass properties to maintain accurate configuration control
Support the use of MBSE methodologies as applicable to mass properties and system-level integration
Promote a weight-conscious culture across engineering disciplines and programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in aircraft weights and balance engineering
Direct experience managing aircraft mass properties, CG analysis, and weight tracking on certified aircraft programs
Strong knowledge of FAA certification requirements related to weights and balance, including Part 23 regulations and guidance material
Proven ability to manage weight data across multiple projects and configurations
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to communicate weight impacts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present and document technical information to various stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Preferred
Experience with Catia or Siemens NX and Teamcenter
Experience with Agile Development using Jira sprint methodology
Knowledge of MBSE tools and methodologies
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A collaborative, engineering-driven, innovative work environment.
The opportunity to work on cutting-edge aircraft development and certification programs with a highly skilled team of professionals.
Company
SyberJet Aircraft
SyberJet Aircraft is an aircraft manufacturer.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Trevor Milton
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-09-29
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