Loads and Dynamics Analyst Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career thats built for you.

As the Senior Loads and Dynamics Analyst you will be a part of state-of-the-art analysis for & missile systems at Lockheed Martin. Work on significant analyses involving structures, materials and strategic missile defense and flight systems. You will work in a multi-disciplined team environment to help with dynamic testing and analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

•Lead structural dynamic analyses for missile and spacecraft flight hardware.

•Participate in Shock/Vibe test planning and execution.

•Utilize software for signal processing and post test data analysis.

•Model and analyze test components for mode behavior and characteristics.

•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. You will be an important part of our product development team, where effective communication is critical.

•Support dynamic test definitions, requirements development, test monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analysis efforts.

•Have the ability to work on a multi-disciplined team performing structural design trades, preliminary and detailed design/analysis activity and performance and maintenance assessments of operational systems.

•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.

•Provide review, interpretation, flow down, and implementation of program requirements, and plan tasks and review budget and schedule to reduce cost and cycle time.
Basic Qualifications:
• Basic understanding of structures and structural dynamics either through education or work experience

•Proficiency in application of finite element analysis principles as well as rigid and flexible body models

• Knowledge of spacecraft or aircraft structural dynamic methods and testing

• 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 the ability to obtain and hold a Secret clearance
Desired Skills:
• A Masters degree is strongly preferred for this position

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

• Random vibration and shock analysis experience

• Utilize software for signal processing and post test data analysis

• Mechanisms, antenna, electronic component, ground support, hoisting, and test support equipment, and composite materials analysis experience

• Experience with NX/Nastran, Matlab, Abaqus, ADAMS, LS-Dyna, Wave6, Mathcad and CREO

• Static, vibration, acoustic, modal, shock test experience of aerospace flight hardware

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

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

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

• Active Secret Clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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 worlds 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

• A Masters degree is strongly preferred for this position

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

• Random vibration and shock analysis experience

• Utilize software for signal processing and post test data analysis

• Mechanisms, antenna, electronic component, ground support, hoisting, and test support equipment, and composite materials analysis experience

• Experience with NX/Nastran, Matlab, Abaqus, ADAMS, LS-Dyna, Wave6, Mathcad and CREO

• Static, vibration, acoustic, modal, shock test experience of aerospace flight hardware

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

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

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

• Active Secret Clearance

Job Ident #: 81871183104

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/