Flight Sciences Multi-body Dynamics Engineer (Level 3)

Lockheed Martin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer to lead dynamic analyses for missile and spacecraft hardware. You will develop high-fidelity models, drive loads criteria, and guide design decisions within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, multi-body dynamics experience, and eligibility for a Secret clearance. Expect rigorous tests, data correlation, and present at key design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field.
• Professional work experience performing rigid body kinematics and/or dynamics simulation.
• Experience performing multi-body dynamics using MSC ADAMS or equivalent.
• Experience building and correlating multi-body dynamics models with test data for model validation.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting using Matlab, Python, or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, thus US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural dynamics analyses that shape performance and survivability of missile and spacecraft flight hardware.
• Develop, refine, and own high-fidelity dynamic models to simulate loads and separation events.
• Drive loads development at component and system levels, translating environments into design criteria.
• Plan and execute dynamic and static test campaigns, then synthesize results into data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to guide architecture decisions and ensure structural integrity.
• Define and support dynamic test requirements, oversee test execution, and lead data correlation.
• Communicate complex findings with clear documentation and presentations at reviews.

Skills

Rigid body dynamics

Multi-body dynamics

Matlab

Python

Clearance eligibility

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Structural/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MSD ADAMS

NX/Nastran

Abaqus

LS-Dyna

Mathcad

CREO

Job description

Standard Job 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.

Standard Job 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.

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.

At Lockheed Martin, your work has real impact. Every day our teams design and deliver satellites and spacecraft that:

• Provide early warning for severe weather and global threats
• Connect troops and critical missions across the globe
• Enable GPS navigation for billions of people
• Support exploration and scientific discovery beyond our planet

But going to space is just the beginning. What matters most is what happens once we get there.

We're developing the next generation of intelligent satellites - spacecraft that operate like 'smartphones in orbit', with software that can be updated in flight to adapt to changing mission needs. These innovations are redefining what's possible in space. If you're driven to solve hard problems, push technical boundaries, and contribute to missions that truly matter, we want you on our team. Lockheed Martin Space - Your Mission is Ours.

What does this role look like?

• Lead structural dynamics analyses that shape the performance and survivability of missile and spacecraft flight hardware, from early concept through flight.
• Develop, refine, and own high-fidelity dynamic models using both in-house and industry-standard tools to simulate mechanical loads, deployment mechanisms, and complex separation events.
• Drive loads development at both the component and system level, translating real-world environments into actionable design criteria and validated engineering solutions.
• Plan and execute dynamic and static test campaigns - including separation events - then synthesize results into clear, data-driven insights that influence design decisions.
• Partner across a multidisciplinary engineering team to perform design trades, guide architecture decisions, and ensure structural integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
• Define and support dynamic test requirements, oversee test execution, and lead data reduction and correlation efforts to ensure alignment between analysis and test.
• Communicate complex technical findings with clarity and confidence, delivering high-quality documentation and presenting to internal teams, customers, and program leadership at key design reviews and technical forums.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of spacecraft structural dynamics, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission success

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

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field
• Professional work experience performing rigid body kinematics and/or dynamics simulation
• Experience performing multi-body dynamics using MSC ADAMS or equivalent
• Experience building and correlating multi-body dynamics models with test data for model validation
• Proficiency in programming and scripting using Matlab, Python, or equivalent
• 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 rigid body kinematics and/or dynamics simulation experience
• Experience mentoring and training junior engineers in multi-body dynamics simulation techniques and best practices
• Proficiency performing kinematic/dynamic analysis of mechanisms, test support equipment, and stage separation
• Proficiency building and correlating multi-body dynamics models with test data for model validation
• Experience using NX/Nastran, Abaqus, ADAMS, LS-Dyna, Matlab, Mathcad and CREO for analysis of spacecraft, aircraft, or missiles
• Experience in the planning and execution of static, vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock testing for aerospace flight hardware
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal, self-motivated, and able and willing to support multiple projects

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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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.