Loads and Dynamics Engineer

Requisition ID: 13382ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: $50 LMRecognitionRelocation: PossibleType: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: NoneFinal Clearance: Top SecretPay Transparency: $95,900.00 - $178,100.00Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: SpaceBusiness Unit: SpaceStandard Job DescriptionSpace 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.For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.Join us as a part of a cutting edge analysis team for missiles and spacecraft systems!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.Become a valued member of the Flight Sciences Team supporting the FBM D5LE2 Loads & Dynamics – Mechanical Environments. As a Loads & Dynamics Engineer supporting FBM D5LE2, you will play a critical role in ensuring spacecraft and flight hardware can withstand the extreme environments of launch and spaceflight.The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.Basic Qualifications• Experience in structural dynamics, through education, research, or practical experience• Practical and applied experience with vibration, modal, acoustic, and/or dynamic testing and analysis• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as NASTRAN, NX, or similar modeling software• Experience with structural analysis principles, including simplified methods (e.g., hand calculations or lumped-parameter modeling)• Exposure to engineering analysis supporting any stage of product development—from early concepts to detailed design• Willingness/ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance; US Citizenship requiredDesired Skills• A Master's degree is strongly preferred for this position• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment• Experience working in the defense industry with practical hands on experience•Experience with missile test programs and investigating anomalies• Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently• Experience evaluating designs using rigid body or flexible body analysis methods and tools• Mechanisms, antenna, electronic component, ground support, hoisting, and test support equipment, and composite materials analysis experience• Experience with NX/Nastran, Abaqus, ADAMS, LS-Dyna, Matlab, Mathcad and/or CREO• Static, vibration, acoustic, modal, shock test experience of aerospace flight hardware• Creativity/innovation to tackle issues related to anomalous performance of any aspect of a mechanical system• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice• Active or Current Top Secret clearance#Space Flight SciencesPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.