Staff Loads & Dynamics Engineer — Spacecraft & Launch

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a Staff Loads & Dynamics Engineer in Huntsville to advance the NGI program. You will perform structural dynamics analyses on spacecraft hardware, develop models, and assess loads for launch/space environments, collaborating across disciplines to ensure mission success.

Applicants should have aerospace/structural/mechanical engineering background, experience with FEM tools (NX Simcenter, NASTRAN, LS-Dyna, Wave6), MATLAB, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field.
• Experience performing structural dynamics analyses and loads/environments development for spacecraft, aircraft, or missiles.
• Expertise in vibroacoustic and shock analyses on spacecraft/launch vehicles.
• Experience in finite element modeling and analysis using NX Simcenter, NASTRAN, LS-Dyna, Wave6, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in MATLAB for analysis and data manipulation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural dynamics analysis for spacecraft flight hardware operating in demanding launch and space environments.
• Develop and maintain analytical models using in-house and commercial software to simulate vibration, shock, and mechanical loading conditions.
• Conduct loads development at the component, subsystem, and system level.
• Evaluate dynamic environments including shock, vibration, and mechanism motion.
• Support component and system-level testing, including vibration, modal, static, separation dynamics, and shock tests.
• Analyze test data and document results in clear technical reports and presentations.
• Define and integrate structural and dynamic requirements into the system baseline.
• Present technical findings at design reviews, technical interchange meetings, engineering review boards, and test readiness reviews.

Skills

Vibroacoustic analysis

Shock analysis

FEM modeling

MATLAB

Secret clearance eligible

Spacecraft structural dynamics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Structural/Mechanical Eng.

Master’s or PhD in Aerospace/Structural/Mechanical Eng.

Tools

NX Simcenter

NASTRAN

LS-Dyna

Wave6

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a Staff Loads & Dynamics Engineer in Huntsville to advance the NGI program. You will perform structural dynamics analyses on spacecraft hardware, develop models, and assess loads for launch/space environments, collaborating across disciplines to ensure mission success.

Applicants should have aerospace/structural/mechanical engineering background, experience with FEM tools (NX Simcenter, NASTRAN, LS-Dyna, Wave6), MATLAB, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.