Mechanical Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Senior Stress Analyst to perform preliminary and detailed stress analysis of spacecraft structures and components, and to mentor less experienced analysts. You will review stress analyses and support knowledge transfer within the team.

Responsibilities include generating memos and reports for data packages, representing the organization in design reviews, and supporting test definitions and data reduction to ensure flightworthy, compliant

Qualifications

• Experience with NX and NX/NASTRAN finite element modeling and analysis tools.
• Experience with analytical techniques to perform structural analysis.
• Knowledge of spacecraft/aircraft structural analysis methods and hand calculations.

Responsibilities

• Generating stress analysis technical memorandums and reports for data packages and reviews.
• Preparing technical charts and representing the organization in design reviews and contracts.
• Supporting static structural test definition, monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analysis.
• Contributing to weight-optimized, flightworthy components meeting design criteria and producibility requirements.

Skills

NX/NASTRAN

Structural analysis

Spacecraft structures

Non-linear/fracture

Abaqus

MATLAB

CREO

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Abaqus

Mathcad

CREO

MATLAB

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 the Senior Stress Analyst you will be responsible for performing preliminary and detailed level stress analysis of spacecraft flight structures and mechanisms, electronic components, and ground and test support equipment using standardized processes and tools. You will review and coordinate stress analysis and provide technical mentorship to less experienced stress analysts and actively support knowledge transfer.

Responsibilities Include

• Generating stress analysis technical memorandums and reports to support data packages, peer reviews, and external customer reviews
• Preparing technical charts and represent the organization in design reviews and outside contracts
• Supporting static structural test definition, requirements, monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analysis while understanding and incorporating other applicable mechanical (thermal, dynamic, materials, etc…) and system level requirements/parameters into the stress analyses
• Supporting development of weight-optimized, compliant flightworthy components and structural assemblies which satisfy the contractual design criteria as well as any producibility requirements defined by Manufacturing and Quality Engineering

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

• Experience with NX and NX/NASTRAN finite element modeling and analysis tools or equivalent
• Experience with analytical techniques to perform structural analysis
• Knowledge of and applicable experience with spacecraft and/or aircraft structural analysis methods, including classical hand calculations and analysis of mechanical joints

Desired Skills

• A Master's degree is strongly preferred for this position
• Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment
• Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently
• Non-linear, fracture & fatigue, and buckling analysis experience
• Mechanisms, antenna, electronic component, ground support, hoisting, and test support equipment, and composite materials analysis experience
• Experience with Abaqus, Matlab, Mathcad and CREO
• Static, vibration, acoustic, modal, shock test experience of aerospace flight hardware

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $106600.00 - $198000.00

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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.