Loads and Dynamics Analyst Mechanical Engineer - Mid Career

D.O.M. magazine; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in King of Prussia, PA, seeks an experienced Loads and Dynamics Analyst Mechanical Engineer to perform advanced structural dynamics analyses for missile and spacecraft hardware. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team on dynamic testing, modeling, and data evaluation, with opportunities to contribute to critical defense programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering (ABET/accredited).
• Master's degree preferred for advanced analysis roles.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Experience with structural dynamics and FEA methods.
• Knowledge of missile/spacecraft structural testing and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural dynamic analyses for missile and spacecraft hardware.
• Conduct loads development and vibration/shock environment assessments.
• Create and maintain analytical models for deployment events and response behavior.
• Prepare test plans and execute static, dynamic, and modal tests; document results.
• Analyze post-test data and provide engineering insights to peers and customers.
• Support requirements flow-down and task planning within project budgets and schedules.
• Communicate analysis results to engineering teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Structural dynamics

Finite element analysis

Spacecraft dynamics

Vibration analysis

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Abaqus

NX/Nastran

Matlab

ADAMS

Wave6

Mathcad

Job description

Loads and Dynamics Analyst Mechanical Engineer - Mid Career

Company:

Lockheed Martin

Category:

Maintenance

Job Type:

Permanent

City:

King of Prussia

State:

Pennsylvania

Country:

United States

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 thats built for you.

As an experienced Loads and Dynamics Analyst you will 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. You will work in a multi-disciplined team environment to help with dynamic testing and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural dynamic analyses for missile and spacecraft flight hardware.


• Perform loads development (primary structure and component level), shock and vibration environments determination and component and system level testing and data evaluation.


• Produce and maintain models generated from both in-house and commercially available software codes, that simulate mechanical loading conditions, mechanism deployment motions, and the response behavior of missile segment and spacecraft separation events.


• Prepare test plans; static, separation dynamics, vibration, modal and shock test execution, and post-test reports. You will be an important part of our product development team, where effective communication is critical.


• Utilize software for signal processing and post test data analysis.


• Support dynamic test definitions, requirements development, test monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analysis efforts.


• Providing user documentation and recommendations to data packages to support peer and customer reviews, present analysis data to engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical interchange meetings and design reviews.


• Provide review, interpretation, flow down, and implementation of program requirements, and plan tasks and review budget and schedule to reduce cost and cycle time.

Basic Qualifications

• Basic understanding of structures and structural dynamics either through education or work experience


• Proficiency in application of finite element analysis principles as well as rigid and flexible body models


• Knowledge of spacecraft or aircraft structural dynamic methods and testing


• Static, vibration, acoustic, modal, or shock analysis/test experience.


• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace program or equivalent from an accredited college/university and/or equivalent education or experience


• Must be a US Citizen, and hold the ability to obtain and hold a Secret clearance

Desired Skills

• A Masters degree is strongly preferred for this position


• Experience evaluating designs using rigid body or flexible body analysis methods and tools


• Utilize software for signal processing and post test data analysis


• Mechanisms, antenna, electronic component, ground support, hoisting, and test support equipment, and composite materials analysis experience


• Experience with Abaqus, NX/Nastran, Matlab, ADAMS, Wave6 and Mathcad


• Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently


• Creativity/innovation to tackle issues related to anomalous performance of any aspect of a mechanical system


• Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment


• Active Secret Clearance

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Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday offLockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the worlds most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit: SPACERelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Mechanical EngineeringType: Full-TimeShift: First A Masters degree is strongly preferred for this position Experience evaluating designs using rigid body or flexible body analysis methods and tools Utilize software for signal processing and post test data analysis Mechanisms, antenna, electronic component, ground support, hoisting, and test support equipment, and composite materials analysis experience Experience with Abaqus, NX/Nastran, Matlab, ADAMS, Wave6 and Mathcad Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently Creativity/innovation to tackle issues related to anomalous performance of any aspect of a mechanical system Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment Active Secret Clearance