Loads and Dynamics Engineer

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* Description:

** We are hosting A Lockheed Martin Space In Person hiring event in April of 2026   This event will be by invitation only and will take place near or in Littleton, CO   The actual date and location will be disclosed at a later date   Please apply to be considered

We are hiring levels 2 5   If you are interested in joining Lockheed Martin as a Systems Integration engineer, please apply to this requisition

This hiring event is for experienced professionals with an active security clearance   This event is for external applicants only

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

  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

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - 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

- Proficient in programming and use of MATLAB  or equivalent  for analysis and data manipulation

- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; US citizenship is required

** Desired

Skills:

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* - Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Structural Mechanics program or equivalent from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience with minimum 9 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

- Proficiency with modern substructure modeling, assembly, and component mode synthesis methods such as Craig Bampton sub structuring

- Proficiency with structural analysis of composite structures, metallic structures, and mechanisms

- Proficiency in Finite Element Modeling, modal analysis techniques, and model correlation/verification

- Proficiency 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

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

** Clearance Level:
** Top 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:
** 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, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500    $150,765  For states not referenced…