Landing Gear Stress Analyst

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine. Landing Gear Stress Analyst for the F-35 Program. The successful candidate will be able to perform structural analysis on new and revised designs of landing gear parts and mechanisms. Responsible for static strength assessment, an understanding of internal gas and fluid pressures, gear strokes, and retract and extension mechanisms. What You Will Be Doing You will work directly with designers to convey requirements and to verify compliant products. You will employ fundamental and complex engineering analysis to structurally size parts for the severe environment of a fifth generation fighter jet and autonomous aircraft. You will use cutting edge analytical tools including Hypermesh, Nastran, Patran, Abaqus, Mathcad, as well as Lockheed Martin proprietary tools in your evaluations You will apply your knowledge of engineering mechanics, including Engineering Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, and Fluids. What’s In It For You Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and enjoy the products you create. A flexible work schedule and comprehensive benefits make Lockheed Martin an employer of choice. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: Medical insurance Dental insurance 401k savings plan Paid time off Work/life balance Career development Mentorship opportunities Rewards & recognition Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defy gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen or legally authorized to work in US as a permanent resident.
Must have ability to gain a secret clearance.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Mechanics
Minimum of 12 years of experience in Structural Analysis of Landing Gear
Experience in developing, running, and working with Finite Element Models
Experience with Gas Laws and Load-Stroke Curves
Experience in a collaborative work environment and good interpersonal skills for conversing with teammates

Nice To Haves

Experience with FEA tools, such as NASTRAN, PATRAN, ABAQUS, and Hypermesh
Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excel spreadsheet mathematical calculations and macro coding highly desired
Familiarity with Catia, 3DX

Responsibilities

perform structural analysis on new and revised designs of landing gear parts and mechanisms
static strength assessment
understanding of internal gas and fluid pressures, gear strokes, and retract and extension mechanisms
work directly with designers to convey requirements and to verify compliant products
employ fundamental and complex engineering analysis to structurally size parts for the severe environment of a fifth generation fighter jet and autonomous aircraft
use cutting edge analytical tools including Hypermesh, Nastran, Patran, Abaqus, Mathcad, as well as Lockheed Martin proprietary tools in your evaluations
apply your knowledge of engineering mechanics, including Engineering Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, and Fluids