Lockheed Martin · 6 days ago
Mechanical Engineer - Loads and Dynamics
Littleton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expLockheed Martin Space is focused on transforming the future through innovative solutions in the space domain. As a Loads and Dynamics Engineer, you will perform detailed dynamics design and analysis on spacecraft components, provide test support, and mentor junior engineers.
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Responsibilities
Perform detailed dynamics design and analysis on spacecraft components and the entire spacecraft system
Provide test support for component-level and system-level dynamic tests (e.g., random vibration, acoustics, shock, modal)
Perform coupled loads analysis with our launch vehicle partners to verify spacecraft launch survivability
Provide technical memos and recommendations to support peer and customer reviews
Present design and analysis data to spacecraft design/engineering team, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical interchange meetings and formal design reviews
Provide review, interpretation, flow-down, and implementation of program requirements
Mentor junior engineers
Qualification
Required
Perform detailed dynamics design and analysis on spacecraft components and the entire spacecraft system
Provide test support for component-level and system-level dynamic tests (e.g., random vibration, acoustics, shock, modal)
Perform coupled loads analysis with our launch vehicle partners to verify spacecraft launch survivability
Provide technical memos and recommendations to support peer and customer reviews
Present design and analysis data to spacecraft design/engineering team, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical interchange meetings and formal design reviews
Provide review, interpretation, flow-down, and implementation of program requirements
Mentor junior engineers
10+ years of relevant professional experience in dynamics analysis of space structures
Experience with rigid and flexible body simulation tools (e.g., Adams)
Experience with engineering level computer programming (e.g. Matlab, Simulink)
Experience with coupled loads analysis methodology, including Craig-Bampton approach for reducing the size of complex finite element models
Experience leading analysis efforts in support of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design activities
Experience with test engineering, instrumentation, data collection, and/or test reports
Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and quickly and efficiently drive to closure
Willingness to mentor and develop junior engineers
Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
Preferred
A Master's Degree in Engineering (or related technical field) is strongly preferred for this position
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$6.06BKey Investors
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2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
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2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
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