Mechanical Engineer - Dynamics - FEM at Lockheed Martin Sunnyvale, CA

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

Mechanical Engineer – Dynamics – FEM at Lockheed Martin, Sunnyvale, CA.

Job Details

Experience Level: Experienced Professional | Business Unit: SPACE | Career Area: Mechanical Engineering | Type: Full‑Time | Shift: First | Location: Sunnyvale, CA | Relocation Available: Possible

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 generated from both in‑house and commercially available software, simulating mechanical loading conditions, mechanism deployment motions, and the response behavior of missile segments and spacecraft separation events.
• Develop loads (primary structure and component level), determine shock and vibration environments, and conduct component and system‑level testing and data evaluation.
• Prepare test plans for static, separation dynamics, vibration, modal, and shock tests, and write post‑test reports.
• Collaborate effectively with a multi‑disciplined team performing structural design trades, preliminary and detailed design/analysis activities, and performance and maintenance assessments of operational systems.
• Support dynamic test definitions, requirements development, test monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analyses.
• Provide user documentation and recommendations for 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.
• Mentor junior engineers and cross‑train other engineering fields.
• Review, interpret, flow down, and implement program requirements; plan tasks and review budget and schedule to reduce cost and cycle time.

Basic Qualifications

• Solid understanding of structures and structural dynamics either through education or work 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.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

Desired Skills

• Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment.
• Ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently.
• Experience evaluating designs using rigid or flexible body analysis methods and tools.
• Experience with mechanisms, antenna, electronic component, ground support, hoisting, and test support equipment, and composite materials analysis.
• Proficiency with NX/NASTRAN, Abaqus, LS‑Dyna, MATLAB, Mathcad, and CREO.
• Experience with static, vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock testing of aerospace flight hardware.
• Creativity/innovation to tackle issues related to anomalous performance of any aspect of a mechanical system.
• Top Secret DOD Clearance.

Security Clearance

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a USCitizen for consideration and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Top Secret DOD Clearance

Remote Work

Part‑time remote telework is available. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Pay and Benefits

Annual base salary range for the position in California and NewYork is $85,500 – $150,765. In major metropolitan areas of California and NewYork, the range is $98,300 – $170,315. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.