Spacecraft Loads & Dynamics Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in King of Prussia, PA is seeking a Loads and Dynamics Analyst to perform stress analyses of missile flight structures and mechanisms. You will work within a multidisciplinary team on design trades and analysis activities to ensure robust structural performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Proficiency in FEA tools and a proactive, collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of structures and structural dynamics from education or experience.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis principles and rigid/flexible body models.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Modeling and analyzing components for dynamic behavior and characteristics.
• Prepare charts and represent the org in design reviews and contracts.
• Support load test definition, requirements development, monitoring, and data reduction.
• Collaborate with designers on practical design and material selection.
• Forecast long-term analysis effort with program teams.

Skills

Structural dynamics

Finite element analysis

Test analysis

Clearance eligible

Team collaboration

Aerospace standards

AI prompting

Matlab

Abaqus

NX/Nastran

Wave6

Mathcad

ADAMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace

Tools

Abaqus

NX/Nastran

Matlab

ADAMS

Wave6

Mathcad

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in King of Prussia, PA is seeking a Loads and Dynamics Analyst to perform stress analyses of missile flight structures and mechanisms. You will work within a multidisciplinary team on design trades and analysis activities to ensure robust structural performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Proficiency in FEA tools and a proactive, collaborative mindset are essential.