Loads and Dynamics Engineer Staff (Level 4)

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a Staff Loads & Dynamics Engineer in Huntsville to advance the NGI program. You will perform structural dynamics analyses on spacecraft hardware, develop models, and assess loads for launch/space environments, collaborating across disciplines to ensure mission success.

Applicants should have aerospace/structural/mechanical engineering background, experience with FEM tools (NX Simcenter, NASTRAN, LS-Dyna, Wave6), MATLAB, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field.
• 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.
• Proficiency in MATLAB for analysis and data manipulation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Vibroacoustic analysis

Shock analysis

FEM modeling

MATLAB

Secret clearance eligible

Spacecraft structural dynamics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Structural/Mechanical Eng.

Master’s or PhD in Aerospace/Structural/Mechanical Eng.

Tools

NX Simcenter

NASTRAN

LS-Dyna

Wave6

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.

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.

Our engineers, scientists, and innovators are solving some of the world’s most complex technical challenges while building the spacecraft and technologies that protect nations, advance discovery, and expand what’s possible beyond Earth.

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.

As a Staff Loads & Dynamics Engineer supporting the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program, you will play a critical role in ensuring spacecraft and flight hardware can withstand the extreme environments of launch and spaceflight.

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

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

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
• 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

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
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

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.