Mechanical Dynamics Analysis Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The coolest job on this planet….or any other….are with Lockheed Martin Space. At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills, talents and experiences to design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus—if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Be a part of a cutting edge analysis team for missiles and spacecraft systems! Join us as an associate manager in the structural dynamics team! In your role as an Associate Manager in the Structural Analysis Department, your primary focus will be to ensure the fulfillment of technical program requirements and the timely, cost-effective delivery of products. Your expertise will center on conducting both preliminary and detailed dynamic analyses of spacecraft and missile flight structures, employing advanced methods and tools. Your key responsibilities will include: Supervising a team of dynamic analysts providing support to various programs and lines of business. Providing guidance, mentorship, career development opportunities, and training to a team comprising 4 to 7 employees. Serving as the organization's representative during design reviews and interactions with external contracts and customers. Assisting in defining dynamic tests, specifying requirements, monitoring progress, conducting data reduction, and comparing results to the analysis. This should be carried out while considering other pertinent mechanical factors (such as thermal, dynamic, materials, etc.) and system-level requirements and parameters within the analyses. At Lockheed Martin, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment that embraces diversity and encourages expansive, forward-thinking perspectives to facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas

Requirements

Proficient comprehension of structural dynamics acquired through formal education or equivalent practical experience.
Extensive familiarity with spacecraft dynamic loads and environments testing techniques, encompassing both traditional hand calculations and practical expertise in mechanical joint applications.
Proficiency in application of finite element analysis principles as well as rigid and flexible body lumped-parameters
Experience leading a team including the ability to organize, motivate, and lead groups of engineering personnel.
Final Secret Clearance, US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree is strongly preferred for this position
Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment
Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently
Experience evaluating designs using rigid body or flexible body analysis methods and tools
Mechanisms, antenna, electronic component, ground support, hoisting, and test support equipment, and composite materials analysis experience
Experience with NX/Nastran, Abaqus, ADAMS, LS-Dyna, Matlab, Mathcad or CREO
Static, vibration, acoustic, modal, shock test experience of aerospace flight hardware
Creativity/innovation to tackle issues related to anomalous performance of any aspect of a mechanical system
Willingness to mentor junior analysts
Active Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Supervising a team of dynamic analysts providing support to various programs and lines of business.
Providing guidance, mentorship, career development opportunities, and training to a team comprising 4 to 7 employees.
Serving as the organization's representative during design reviews and interactions with external contracts and customers.
Assisting in defining dynamic tests, specifying requirements, monitoring progress, conducting data reduction, and comparing results to the analysis. This should be carried out while considering other pertinent mechanical factors (such as thermal, dynamic, materials, etc.) and system-level requirements and parameters within the analyses.