Mechanical Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; King of Prussia (PA); 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

FSAs

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a Senior Stress Analyst to perform preliminary and detailed level stress analysis of missile flight structures, components, and ground support equipment using dedicated tools. You will join a multi-disciplined team to support design trades and analysis activities.

The ideal candidate holds a mechanical/aerospace degree, has strong FEA skills including Abaqus/NX/Nastran, and is eligible for Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent
• Basic understanding of structures and structural dynamics
• Proficiency in finite element analysis and rigid/flexible body models
• Willingness to obtain/maintain Top Secret clearance; US Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Modeling and analyzing test components for dynamic behavior and characteristics
• Preparing technical charts and representing the organization in design reviews and outside contracts
• Supporting structural load test definition, requirements development, monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analysis effort
• Collaborating with designers in developing practical design and material selection for structures
• Coordinating with program to forecast level of effort for long term analysis needs

Skills

Structural dynamics

Finite element analysis

Security clearance

US citizenship

Mechanical engineering

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Abaqus

NX/Nastran

Matlab

ADAMS

Wave6

Mathcad

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.
As a Senior Stress Analyst you will be responsible for performing preliminary and detailed level stress analysis of missile flight structures and mechanisms, electronic components, and ground support equipment using standardized processes and tools. You will work in a multi-disciplined team environment to help with structural design trades and preliminary and detailed design/analysis activity.

Responsibilities Include

• Modeling and analyzing test components for dynamic behavior and characteristics.
• Preparing technical charts and represent the organization in design reviews and outside contracts.
• Supporting structural load test definition, requirements development, monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analysis effort.
• Collaborating with designers in developing the most practical design, and selection of materials for primary and secondary structures with adequate structural margins of safety, good load paths, low weight, and high producibility.
• Coordinating with program to forecast level of effort for long term analysis needs.

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

• 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
• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace program or equivalent from an accredited college/university and/or equivalent education or experience
• Willingness/ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance, US Citizenship Required

Desired Skills

• A Master's degree is strongly preferred for this position
• Knowledge of spacecraft or aircraft structural dynamic methods and testing
• Static, vibration, acoustic, modal, or shock analysis/test experience
• 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 or Current Top Secret Clearance

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
• 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.