Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
Mechanical Engineer - Dynamics - Secret clearance
Sunnyvale California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$81K/yr - $140K/yrLockheed Martin is a leader in space technology and security. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Flight Sciences Group to perform structural dynamic analyses for missile and spacecraft flight hardware, develop models, and prepare test plans for various testing scenarios.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform structural dynamic analyses for missile and spacecraft flight hardware
Produce and maintain models generated from both in-house and commercially available software codes, that simulate mechanical loading conditions, mechanism deployment motions, and the response behavior of missile segment and spacecraft separation events
Perform loads development (primary structure and component level), shock and vibration environments determination and component and system level testing and data evaluation
Prepare test plans; static, separation dynamics, vibration, modal and shock test execution, and post-test reports
Support dynamic test definitions, requirements development, test monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analysis efforts
Provide user documentation and recommendations to data packages to support peer and customer reviews, present analysis data to engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical interchange meetings and design reviews
Mentor junior engineers and cross train other engineering fields
Provide review, interpretation, flow down, and implementation of program requirements, and plan tasks and review budget and schedule to reduce cost and cycle time
Qualification
Required
Understanding of structures and structural dynamics either through education or work experience
Experience with application of finite element analysis (FEA) principles
Knowledge of NX/NASTRAN finite element modeling or equivalent (i.e., FEMAP)
Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret Clearance; must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
Preferred
Knowledge of and applicable experience with missile or spacecraft structural dynamic methods
Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
Completed coursework in finite element analysis, statics and dynamics, partial differential equations, and/or coding class (i.e, MATLAB)
Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment
Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently
Experience evaluating designs using rigid body or flexible body analysis methods and tools
Mechanisms, antenna, electronic component, ground support, hoisting, and test support equipment, and composite materials analysis experience
Experience with NX/Nastran, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Matlab, Mathcad and CREO
Static, vibration, acoustic, modal, shock test experience of aerospace flight hardware
Creativity/innovation to tackle issues related to anomalous performance of any aspect of a mechanical system
Experience with rigid and flexible body lumped-parameters
Top Secret DOD Clearance
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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