Aerospace Dynamics FEM Engineer (Remote Options)

Lockheed Martin; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,500 - 150,765; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

FSA

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead dynamics and FEM activities for missile design. You will develop detailed models, run dynamic analyses, and collaborate across engineering teams to support design reviews.

The role requires a solid background in structures, proficiency with FEA tools, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance. Part-time remote telework is available during the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of structures and structural dynamics from education or experience.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis principles, including rigid and flexible body lumped-parameter models.
• Experience with NX/NASTRAN finite element modeling or equivalent.
• Knowledge of missile or spacecraft structural dynamic methods.
• Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain/maintain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed finite element model for the new D5LE2 missile design.
• Perform structural dynamic analyses for missile and spacecraft flight hardware.
• Produce and maintain models from in‑house and commercial software; simulate loading, deployment motions, and response behaviors of missiles and spacecraft.

Skills

Structural dynamics

FEM principles

NX/NASTRAN

Missile/spacecraft dynamics

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

NX/NASTRAN

Abaqus

LS-DYNA

MATLAB

Mathcad

CREO

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead dynamics and FEM activities for missile design. You will develop detailed models, run dynamic analyses, and collaborate across engineering teams to support design reviews.

The role requires a solid background in structures, proficiency with FEA tools, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance. Part-time remote telework is available during the hiring process.