Mechanical Engineer Senior - Loads & Dynamics Focus

Lockheed Martin•King of Prussia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an experienced Loads and Dynamics Analyst to join our team in King of Prussia, PA! In this role, you will be a part of state-of-the-art analysis for reentry systems at Lockheed Martin and will work on significant analyses involving structures, materials and strategic missile defense and flight systems. You will work in a multi-disciplined team environment to help with dynamic testing and analysis. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

2+ years of structural dynamics experience through professional or educational environments.
Experience with application of finite element analysis (FEA) principles and rigid & flexible body models.
Analysis and/or test experience within any of the following areas: static, vibration, acoustic, modal, or shock.
Knowledge of spacecraft, aircraft, or a related industry's structural dynamic methods and testing.
Active Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Utilize software for signal processing and post test data analysis
Bachelor’s or master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
Experience evaluating designs using rigid body or flexible body analysis methods and tools
Experience with MATLAB, Abaqus, NX/Nastran, ADAMS, Wave6 or FEMtools
Creativity/innovation to tackle issues related to anomalous performance of any aspect of a mechanical system
Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment

Responsibilities

Lead structural dynamic analyses for missile and reentry flight hardware.
Perform loads development (primary structure and component level), shock and vibration environments determination and component and system level testing and data evaluation.
Produce and maintain models generated from both in-house and commercially available software codes, that simulate mechanical loading conditions, mechanism deployment motions, and the response behavior of missile segment and spacecraft separation events.
Prepare test plans; static, separation dynamics, vibration, modal and shock test execution, and post-test reports. You will be an important part of our product development team, where effective communication is critical.
Utilize software for signal processing and post test data analysis.
Support dynamic test definitions, requirements development, test monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analysis efforts.
Providing user documentation and recommendations to data packages to support peer and customer reviews, present analysis data to engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical interchange meetings and design reviews.
Provide review, interpretation, flow down, and implementation of program requirements, and plan tasks and review budget and schedule to reduce cost and cycle time.