Loads and Dynamics Engineer Staff (Level 4)

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field 6+ years of relevant work experience performing structural dynamics analyses and loads/environments development for spacecraft, aircraft, or missiles Expertise in vibroacoustic and shock analyses on spacecraft/launch vehicles Experience in finite element modeling and analysis using NX Simcenter, NASTRAN, LS-Dyna, Wave6, or equivalent Experience 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 In This Role, You Will Perform structural dynamics analysis for spacecraft flight hardware operating in demanding launch and space environments Develop and maintain analytical models using in-house and commercial software to simulate vibration, shock, and mechanical loading conditions Conduct loads development at the component, subsystem, and system level Evaluate dynamic environments including shock, vibration, and mechanism motion Support component and system-level testing, including vibration, modal, static, separation dynamics, and shock tests Analyze test data and document results in clear technical reports and presentations Define and integrate structural and dynamic requirements into the system baseline Present technical findings at design reviews, technical interchange meetings, engineering review boards, and test readiness reviews Important Details This position is full-time onsite at Huntsville, AL; Sunnyvale, CA; Littleton, CO; or King of Prussia, PA campuses The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, thus US Citizenship is required Desired Skills Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering with 10 years of structural dynamics and loads/environments development experience Experience in the planning and execution of static, vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock testing for aerospace flight hardware Proficiency with structural dynamics rigid body and flexible body analyses of composite structures, metallic structures, and mechanisms Proficiency in Finite Element Modeling, modal analysis, Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA), and model correlation/verification Experience leading structural dynamics analyses while collaborating effectively with adjacent disciplines in a highly integrated team environment Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal, self-motivated, and able and willing to support multiple projects #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin