Service Life Analysis Engineer - Level 2

Lockheed Martin Corp.; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

4x10 work schedule

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corp. in Marietta, GA is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer for the Service Life Analysis Group to ensure the longevity and safety of airframe structures.

You will apply durability and damage tolerance analysis to solve complex technical challenges within AMMM and ADP programs. You will use crack initiation and crack growth tools to perform design sizing, support MRB decisions, and provide field dispositions, while developing force-management data to actively manage the airframe

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience performing stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and/or durability and damage tolerance analysis.
• Understanding of engineering drawing practices, material properties, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Use crack initiation and crack growth analysis tools to perform design sizing, support MRB decisions, and provide field dispositions.
• Develop force-management source data to actively manage the airframe and ensure safe operation.
• Create and implement FSMPs and IAT to support force-management activities.
• Participate in MRB processes and propagate technical findings to cross-functional teams.
• Support field disposition decisions through data-driven analysis and reporting.

Skills

stress analysis

fatigue analysis

durability and damage tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Civil Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

HyperX

AFGROW

NASGRO

StressCheck

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Aeronautical Engineer for the Service Life Analysis Group which is responsible for ensuring the longevity and safety of airframe structures.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aeronautical Engineer you will be responsible for applying durability and damage tolerance analysis to solve complex technical challenges within the Air Mobility and Maritime Missions (AMMM) and Advanced Development Programs (ADP) Service Life Analysis group.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Use crack initiation and crack growth analysis tools to perform design sizing, support Material Review Board (MRB) decisions, and provide field dispositions.
• Develop force-management source data to actively manage the airframe and ensure safe operation.
• Create and implement Force Structural Maintenance Plans (FSMPs) and Individual Aircraft Tracking (IAT) to support force-management activities.
• Participate in MRB processes and propagate technical findings to cross-functional teams.
• Support field disposition decisions through data-driven analysis and reporting.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative, analytical engineer with deep expertise in fracture mechanics and a proven track record of delivering innovative durability solutions. Your ability to translate complex data into actionable maintenance plans sets you apart, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment where impact matters.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secretclearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering technical discipline such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Civil Engineering
• Experience performing stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and/or durability and damage tolerance analysis
• Understanding of engineering drawing practices, material properties, and manufacturing processes

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in airframe drawings, structural load paths, aircraft structural behavior, fracture mechanics methods, and aircraft maintenance requirements
• Familiarity with industry-standard structural analysis tools, including NASTRAN, HyperX, AFGROW, NASGRO, and/or StressCheck
• Understanding of Aircraft Structural Integrity Programs (ASIP) under MIL-STD-1530
• Excellent communication, presentation, people and team skills
• Experience in CAD systems (i.e. CATIA V5, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, multi-task, and manage time effectively
• Strong understanding of production processes and ability to make appropriate risk-based decisions
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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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.