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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Loads and Dynamics Engineer

Possible

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $184K/yr

9+ years exp

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking a Loads and Dynamics Engineer to perform structural dynamic analyses for spacecraft flight hardware. The role involves producing models, conducting loads development, and documenting analysis results for program reviews.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform structural dynamic analyses for spacecraft flight hardware

Produce and maintain models generated from both in-house and commercially available software codes that simulate mechanical loading conditions, dynamic environments (shock and vibration), and mechanism motions

Perform loads development (primary/secondary structure and component level), shock and vibration environments determination, component and system level testing, and data evaluation

Document analysis results in formal reports and presentations that are clear, adequately detailed, and timely

Define and integrate requirements into the system baseline

Prepare test plans/requirements for: static, separation dynamics, vibration, modal, and shock tests. Analyze and document the results in post-test reports

Present analysis and test results at program reviews such as Design Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings, Engineering Review Boards, and Test Readiness Reviews

Qualification

Structural dynamics analysisADAMS Multibody dynamicsFinite Element ModelingMATLAB programmingCoupled Loads AnalysisStaticDynamic testingModel correlation/verificationOwnership of tasksCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant technical field; or combination of relevant education/experience

Knowledge and/or experience with static and structural dynamics analysis of spacecraft, aircraft, or missiles

Demonstrated experience with ADAMS Multibody dynamics software, NX Simulation, NASTRAN, LS-Dyna, Wave6, or equivalent

Proficient in programming and use of MATLAB (or equivalent) for analysis and data manipulation

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; US citizenship is required

Preferred

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Structural Mechanics program or equivalent from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience with minimum 9 years dynamics experience

Understanding of missile and/or spacecraft structures, statics, strength of materials, structural dynamics principles, and methods

Experience evaluating designs using rigid body or flexible body analysis methods and tools

Proficiency with modern substructure modeling, assembly, and component mode synthesis methods such as Craig-Bampton sub structuring

Proficiency with structural analysis of composite structures, metallic structures, and mechanisms

Proficiency in Finite Element Modeling, modal analysis techniques, and model correlation/verification

Proficiency in Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA) on spacecraft/launch vehicles

Experience in the planning and execution of static, vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock tests for aerospace flight hardware

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent disciplines (e.g. systems engineering, aerodynamics, stress analysis, design, test) in a highly integrated team environment

Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently

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

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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

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees