Loads and Dynamics Senior Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• Experience in programming and use of MATLAB (or equivalent) for analysis and data manipulation
• Active Secret security clearance; US citizenship is required

As an NGI Senior Loads & Dynamics engineer you will:

• 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

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Structural Mechanics program or equivalent from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience with minimum 5 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
• Experience with modern substructure modeling, assembly, and component mode synthesis methods such as Craig-Bampton sub structuring
• Proficiency in Finite Element Modeling, modal analysis techniques, and model correlation/verification
• Proficiency with structural analysis of composite structures, metallic structures, and mechanisms
• Experience 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

Huntsville-AL, Littleton-CO, Sunnyvale-CA

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.