Space Mechanisms & Separation Dynamics Analyst

Lockheed Martin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Huntsville, AL seeks an engineer to conduct structural dynamics analyses for missile and spacecraft hardware, and to develop high‑fidelity dynamic models. The role requires kinematics/dynamics simulation, multi‑body dynamics with MSC ADAMS, and data‑driven model validation, with TS clearance and US citizenship.

Responsibilities include design trades, test planning, and presenting findings at design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field.
• Experience performing rigid body kinematics and/or dynamics simulation.
• Experience performing multi-body dynamics using MSC ADAMS or equivalent.
• Experience building and correlating dynamics models with test data for model validation.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting using Matlab, Python, or equivalent.
• Active or Current Top Secret Clearance required; 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, refine, and own high‑fidelity dynamic models using both in‑house and industry‑standard tools to simulate mechanical loads, deployment mechanisms, and complex separation events.
• Conduct both component and system level analyses, to generate actionable design criteria and validated engineering solutions.
• Partner across a multidisciplinary engineering team to perform design trades, guide architecture decisions, and ensure requirements and objectives are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Define and support static and dynamic test requirements, oversee test execution, and lead data reduction and correlation efforts to ensure alignment between analysis and test.
• Prepare and present technical findings with clarity and confidence to internal teams, customers, and program leadership at key design reviews and technical forums.
• Deliver high‑quality analysis products and documentation.

Skills

Rigid body dynamics

Kinematics

Python scripting

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering

Master's or PhD in Engineering

Tools

MSC ADAMS

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in Huntsville, AL seeks an engineer to conduct structural dynamics analyses for missile and spacecraft hardware, and to develop high‑fidelity dynamic models. The role requires kinematics/dynamics simulation, multi‑body dynamics with MSC ADAMS, and data‑driven model validation, with TS clearance and US citizenship.

Responsibilities include design trades, test planning, and presenting findings at design reviews.