Weight engineer job description

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

As Mass Engineer, Vehicle Integration you will be the main mass control point of contact in Vehicle Engineering, where multiple competing interests exist. Using expertise that spans the full breath of mechanical disciplines, you will drive optimal mass into Lucid vehicles across all product lines.

This role is open to all levels of experience. Your exact job level (Engineer, Sr. Engineer, Tech Specialist, etc.) will be defined by the experience and technical ability you have. However, this role and team will be a mixture of different experience levels all working together to make groundbreaking products with amazing innovation.
The Role:Perform benchmarking efforts to understand competitive strategies for weight reduction, recommending approaches to system and component owners Lead team(s) in setting system and vehicle mass targets Perform analysis of mass to meet system and vehicle requirements Demonstrate ability to handle multiple competing requirements from various engineering groups as well as cost Lead physical verification of weight status Collaborate with engineers and mass reduction efforts, using CAD and CAE optimization Promote best practices for use of lightweight materials Support BOM and Change Control release processes, including signing off of weight changes Specify the weight conditions under which regulatory tests will be conducted
Qualifications:BS or MS Degree, Mechanical Engineering preferred Conversant with current and forthcoming vehicle architectures and system technologies and the tradeoffs between cost and weight.CAD experience (CATIA preferred) Demonstrated ability in developing and designing weight solutions. You must be able to work constructively with design engineers to create weight production proposals Understanding of the weight requirements in various regulatory tests Passion for electric vehicles and energy efficiency Motivation, flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment with tight timing constraints Proven problem solving and communication skills, excellent numeracy and spatial awareness Desire a candidate who is assertive, self-motivated and can work with minimal direction#LI-JM2
Advantageous:Engineering experience with an automotive OEM or supplier Working knowledge of multiple automotive systems is preferred

At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols
At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is hiring an Associate Weights and Mass Properties Engineer in Tukwila, WA! This position will support Mobility and Surveillance (M&S) Programs for commercial derivative aircraft for US and foreign military customers.

As a Weights and Mass Properties Engineer for BDS Flight Systems Capability in the Puget Sound area, you will have the opportunity to work across the broad spectrum of the Weights Engineering field to include: Weight Control, Airplane Level Weight and Loadability, Weight and Balance Manuals, Loading Schedules, Mass Properties, Delivery Operations and Flight Test Support. This position requires an individual with strong analytical and communication skills who is comfortable working across different organizations.

* Weight control and prediction activities to ensure airplane level Mass Properties are maintained within limits and support weight efficient designs for programs, upgrades, and change activity.

* Airplane level weight and loadability management to ensure favorable loading characteristics over the life of the fleet.

* Manage weight and balance manuals for production airplanes and upgrade programs. Develop loading schedules and curtailments to operate the airplane within certified capability.
* Develops current and forecast weight, balance and mass properties data

* Defines weight, balance and mass properties related design requirements

* Participates in developing customer specification commitments

* Provides vehicle or system configuration guidance

* Leads weight control efforts in concert with mission performance optimization. Estimates, calculates and measures and verifies mass, weight, stiffness and inertias of components, assemblies and completed vehicles or systems

* Develops and maintains weight, balance and mass properties accounting systems and generates weight and balance reports

* Creates and implements new processes and tools to facilitate improved design and analysis capabilities

This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at the listed location.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

* Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

* 1+ year of experience in an engineering related role (or a Master's degree)

* 2+ years of experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (i.e., CAD/3D packages (UG/NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, CREO, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

* Experience in product development and/or product design

* Experience in Weights and Mass Properties engineering

* Experience using a mass properties database to track weight, center of gravity, and inertia

* Aerospace knowledge of fixed wing aircraft in key discipline (Airframe, Avionics, Propulsion, Hydraulics, etc.)

* Bachelor's degree or higher in aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering

Typical Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree and typically 2 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

Union:

This is a union represented position.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: 81,600 - 110,400

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level

Individual Contributor

Contingent Upon Program Award

No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule

Full time

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