Stress Analyst

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); 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

Parental Leave

EAP

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a skilled structural engineer to conduct aerospace stress analyses for missile and spacecraft structures from concept to flight. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to guide architecture decisions and ensure structural integrity across the lifecycle.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, experience in aerospace stress analysis of metals and composites, and active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field.
• Professional experience performing aerospace stress analysis of metallic and composite structures.
• Active or Current Top Secret Clearance required to start; US Citizenship Required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis to define and evaluate missile and spacecraft primary and secondary structures, from early concept through flight.
• Partner across a multidisciplinary engineering team to perform design trades, guide architecture decisions, and ensure structural integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
• Define and support structural test requirements, provide predictions, oversee test execution, and lead post-test activities to ensure requirements and objectives are met.
• 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

Clearance

Strong communication

Multi-project capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Structural/Mechanical Engineering

Master's/PhD preferred (5 years stress analysis)

Tools

NX/Nastran

Abaqus

LS-Dyna

Matlab

Mathcad

CREO

Job description

Standard Job Description Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Standard Job Description Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Conduct structural analysis to define and evaluate missile and spacecraft primary and secondary structures, from early concept through flight.
• Partner across a multidisciplinary engineering team to perform design trades, guide architecture decisions, and ensure structural integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
• Define and support structural test requirements, provide predictions, oversee test execution, and lead post-test activities to ensure requirements and objectives are met.
• 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.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field
• Professional experience performing aerospace stress analysis of metallic and composite structures
• Active or Current Top Secret Clearance required to start; US Citizenship Required

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of stress analysis experience of metallics and composite structures
• Experience using NX/Nastran, Abaqus, LS-Dyna, Matlab, Mathcad and CREO for analysis of spacecraft, aircraft, or missiles
• Experience in the planning and execution of structural development and qualification testing
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• Self-motivated, and able and willing to support multiple projects

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.