Lockheed Martin · 3 months ago
Multi-body Dynamics Engineer
Possible
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $151K/yrLockheed Martin is a leader in space technology, aiming to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation and reduce costs. The Multi-body Dynamics Engineer will perform structural dynamic analyses for missile and spacecraft flight hardware, producing models to simulate mechanical loading conditions and supporting dynamic test definitions and evaluations.
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) and system level testing and data evaluation
Prepare test plans; static, separation dynamics, etc., and post-test reports. You will be an important part of our product development team, where effective communication is critical
Have the ability to work with a multi-disciplined team performing structural design trades, preliminary and detailed design/analysis activity and performance and maintenance assessments of operational systems
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
Qualification
Required
Strong foundation in rigid body kinematics and dynamics, including multi-body dynamics (MBD) and related software (MSC Adams preferred)
Proficiency in programming or scripting (Matlab or Python preferred)
Ability to validate and correlate models with test data
Strong communication skills to engage effectively with peers, customers, and leadership
Active Security Clearance
Preferred
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, ADAMS, LS-Dyna, Matlab, Mathcad and CREO & Wave6
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
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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