Mechanical Engineer Lead - Stress Analysis

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. Overview 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. What does this role look like? As the Mechanical Engineer Staff (Stress Analysis), you will be responsible for leading preliminary and detailed level stress analysis of flight structures and mechanisms, electronic components, and ground support equipment. You will work in a multi‑disciplined team environment to perform structural design trades as well as preliminary and detailed design/analysis activity. Key Responsibilities Performing stress analysis and providing technical mentorship to junior analysts and actively support knowledge transfer. Modeling and analyzing test components for dynamic behavior and characteristics. Preparing technical charts and representing the organization in design reviews and outside contracts. Supporting structural test definition, requirements development, monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analysis effort. Collaborating with designers in developing the most practical design, and selection of materials for primary and secondary structures with adequate structural margins of safety, good load paths, low weight, and high producibility. Coordinating with program to forecast level of effort for long‑term analysis needs. Basic Qualifications Experience with Abaqus CAE, NX Simcenter 3D, or equivalent finite element modeling tool. Experience working within a spacecraft, aircraft, or related industry using structural or stress analysis methods and testing. Analysis of static, vibration, modal, and/or shock environments. A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace program or equivalent and/or equivalent education or experience. Capability to lead teams and mentor junior engineers. Capability to collaborate across teams and disciplines. Ability and desire to work in a classified environment. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required. Desired Skills Master's degree is strongly preferred for this position. Non‑linear, fracture, failure, and buckling analysis experience. Experience in the design, manufacture, analysis and testing of composite materials. Ability and desire to work independently in a small team to assume leadership of tasks to drive closure quickly and efficiently. Creativity/innovation to tackle issues related to anomalous performance of any aspect of a mechanical system. Ability to apply new and advanced analytical techniques necessary to perform structural analysis and address emergent issues. Excellent communication skills to summarize complex analyses for different level of program stakeholders and thoroughly document analyses. Security Clearance This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret. Other Important Information 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Application Notice 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr