Job Title: Weights/ Mass Properties EngineerSalary: up to £45,500 per annum dependent upon experienceLocation: PrestonWe currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Weights/ Mass Properties Engineer. The role will be based just outside of Preston and offers the opportunity for hybrid working (3 days per week on site) and flexible working hours. Individual circumstances can be discussed.They work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.The Weights/ Mass Properties Engineer will be joining the Weights team who are tasked to the Design Authority mass properties data across multiple platforms e.g. Typhoon, Tornado, Hawk, F35. etc. Design activities require drawing assessments, mass property modelling, data configuration management, etc. The build line support work drives them to physically weigh aircraft and produce flight safety critical data direct from the weighing that is then uploaded to aircraft, their flight development fleet activities are contracted by the Maintenance Organisation to manage the mass properties of their fleet of aircraft, that also help with capability enhancement programmes which include insertion of new stores.Main Responsibilities: Mass properties management of all new design and of changes which include analysing production drawings, change authorities, Catia models, 2-D drawings, etcMass property modelling of all the design activitiesMass properties management of full aircrafts supporting our final assembly activitiesManagement of the safety critical Upload Mass properties data for all the in-service fleets that the company supportManagement of the aircraft mass properties for all assets that support our flight testing activitiesAircraft and stores weighing activitiesDevelopment of the mass properties toolsetsBenefits:Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combinedFlexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ serviceShared Incentive PlanEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work SchemeLife Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salaryIll Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salaryAbout You:Understanding of data/data management and having strong numeracy skillsBasic knowledge of the fundamentals of managing a mass properties systemIntermediate Excel proficiency – eg macros, pivot tables, visual basic etcAbility to work in a team environment, able to communicate on all levels effectivelyYou must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 yearsAbout Aeropeople:Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team…Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.During registration, please let us know where you are currently located or which locations you would consider taking a position in, required salary and notice period.For the latest news, events and jobs please search ‘Aeropeople Ltd’ on LinkedIn and Facebook for our latest jobs