Description:As the Stress & Dynamics Engineer Staff, you will be responsible for leading preliminary and detailed level stress analysis of flight structures and mechanisms, electronic components, and ground support equipment. You will work in a multi-disciplined team environment to perform structural design trades as well as preliminary and detailed design/analysis activity.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Performing stress analysis and providing technical mentorship to junior analysts and actively support knowledge transfer.

• Modeling and analyzing test components for dynamic behavior and characteristics.

• Preparing technical charts and represent the organization in design reviews and outside contracts.

• Supporting structural test definition, requirements development, monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analysis effort.

• Collaborating with designers in developing the most practical design, and selection of materials for primary and secondary structures with adequate structural margins of safety, good load paths, low weight, and high producibility.

• Coordinating with program to forecast level of effort for long term analysis needs.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with Abaqus CAE, NX Simcenter 3D, or equivalent finite element modeling tool.

• Knowledge of spacecraft or aircraft structural dynamic methods and testing.

• Static, vibration, acoustic, modal, or shock analysis/test experience.

• Ability and desire to work in a classified environment.

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace program or equivalent from an accredited college/university and/or equivalent education or experience.

• Must be a US Citizen, and hold an Active Top Secret Clearance
Desired Skills:
• A Master's degree is strongly preferred for this position.

• Non-linear, fracture, failure, and buckling analysis experience.

• Experience in the design, manufacture, analysis and testing of composite materials.

• Ability and desire to work independently in a small team to assume leadership of tasks to drive closure quickly and efficiently.

• Creativity/innovation to tackle issues related to anomalous performance of any aspect of a mechanical system.

• Ability to apply new and advanced analytical techniques necessary to perform structural analysis and address emergent issues.

• Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment.

• Excellent communication skills to summarize complex analyses for different level of program stakeholders and thoroughly document analyses.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First