Mechanical Engineer - Loads and Dynamics

Job : 713453

Date posted: Jan. 05, 2026

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 that's built for you.

When you join Global Security (GS), you will be a part of a team that excels at providing national capabilities that help maintain a technical advantage over our adversaries. Our team has a long and proud history supporting missions that contribute to National Security. We are passionate about space, our customers, our company, and our team. One day, the world may hear the full story of your GS achievements and discover the critical role you have played to defeat the enemies of freedom.

Come join the team that is working quietly to keep the light of liberty shining!

• 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related technical field) or equivalent experience/combined education
• Expertise with loads and dynamics analysis methods and processes (e.g., modes, mode shapes, modal coupling, rigid and flexible body models, load paths, stress/strain, classical hand calculations)
• Expertise with finite element numerical solution tools (NX & NX Nastran, or equivalent)
• Experience with analysis and test of dynamic environments (e.g., acoustics, random vibration, shock, modal, jitter)
• Active Top Secret or SCI Security Clearance

• A Master's Degree in Engineering (or related technical field) is strongly preferred for this position
• 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

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly

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: Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont,…