Senior Mechanical Engineer

Requisition ID: 10622ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: $50 LMRecognitionRelocation: PossibleType: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: NoneFinal Clearance: NonePay 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.Come join our team as our next Orion Stress Analyst!Your duties will include the providing on-site stress analysis and structural test support of flight hardware as part of the Orion Production Engineering team. Tasks will include providing timely stress analyses to guide the development of design changes, assist with verification and validation of evolving mission requirements, disposition of flight hardware discrepancies, leading acceptance tests of composite and metallic structures, and coordinating with the Engineering team to develop problem resolutions in support of ATLO. Other duties may include:Perform stress and fracture analyses in support of Engineering releaseCoordinate with Loads & Dynamics on component and structures environmentsSupport structural qualification testingCoordinate with Systems Engineering on verification tasksGenerate performance metrics and status reports for Program ManagementResearches, 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 QualificationsBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience with FEMAP finite element model pre/post processorAdvanced knowledge of and experience with NASTRAN finite element solverProven experience leading and mentoring junior engineers with spacecraft structural analysis methodsKnowledge of structural characteristics and mechanical joints with ability to determine detailed load paths through complex systemsAbility to apply new and advanced analytical techniques necessary to perform structural analysisUS Citizenship required for this roleDesired SkillsA Master's degree is strongly preferred for this positionHardware experience, including design, analysis, assembly, Integration and TestKnowledge of human rated structural verification requirements of spacecraft structuresExperience with NASA’s Fracture Control systemExperience performing crack growth analysis with NASGROExperience in manufacturing environment and dispositioning of discrepant hardwareExperience with static structural testingExperience performing fatigue analysisExperience analyzing composite material systemsExperience with TMP Slim/VisionKnowledgeable of, and possesses experience with, NASA’s Artemis ProgramExperience using EPDM WindchillDemonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and customers, simultaneously and independentlyExcellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiencesUS Citizenship required with the ability to obtain or maintain a Secret security clearanceProficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practicePay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $ - $ At 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.