Space Dynamics Engineer II — Model & Analyze Flight Structures

Lockheed Martin; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Structural Dynamics Engineer to shape the performance of missile and spacecraft hardware through concept-to-flight analyses and modeling. You will collaborate across teams to evaluate designs, run dynamic simulations, and support testing with thorough documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, experience in dynamics analyses, and programming skills in Matlab/Python, with the possibility to obtain a Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering or similar technical field (Physics, Mathematics, etc.).
• Experience with dynamics analyses including quasi-statics, shock, random vibration, sine vibration, vibro-acoustic, and/or multi-body dynamics.
• Experience with programming and scripting using Matlab, Python, or equivalent.
• Willingness/ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance; US Citizenship Required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural dynamics analyses that shape the performance and survivability of missile and spacecraft flight hardware, from early concept through flight.
• Develop and maintain dynamic models using both in-house and industry-standard tools to simulate mechanical loads, environments, and functionality.
• Partner across multidisciplinary engineering teams to perform design trades, evaluate architecture decisions, and ensure requirements and objectives are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support static and dynamic testing, and post-test data reduction and correlation efforts.
• Deliver high-quality analysis products and documentation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Master's or PhD in Aerospace/Structural/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Python

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Structural Dynamics Engineer to shape the performance of missile and spacecraft hardware through concept-to-flight analyses and modeling. You will collaborate across teams to evaluate designs, run dynamic simulations, and support testing with thorough documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, experience in dynamics analyses, and programming skills in Matlab/Python, with the possibility to obtain a Secret