Space Dynamics Engineer III — Loads & Modeling Expert

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible work arrangements (4x10)

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a qualified engineer to conduct structural dynamics analyses for missile and spacecraft hardware from concept through flight. You will develop high-fidelity dynamic models and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integrity and test alignment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical/Structural Engineering with 3+ years of experience, proficiency in Matlab/Python, and eligibility for a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering, or similar technical field with 3+ years of professional experience.
• Professional experience conducting dynamics analyses (quasi-statics, shock, random vibration, sine vibration, vibro-acoustic, multi-body dynamics).
• Proficiency in programming 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 concept through flight.
• Develop, refine, and own high-fidelity dynamic models to simulate mechanical loads, environments, and functionality.
• Perform component and system level analyses to generate design criteria and validated engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to guide architecture decisions and ensure requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support development of static and dynamic test requirements, assist in test execution, and perform data reduction to align analysis with test results.
• Prepare and present technical findings to internal teams, customers, and program leadership at design reviews and technical forums.
• Deliver high-quality analysis products and documentation.

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a qualified engineer to conduct structural dynamics analyses for missile and spacecraft hardware from concept through flight. You will develop high-fidelity dynamic models and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integrity and test alignment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical/Structural Engineering with 3+ years of experience, proficiency in Matlab/Python, and eligibility for a Secret clearance.