Stress, Loads and Dynamics Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin•King of Prussia, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

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 our flight vehicles and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. If you have the passion to dream big, the technical skills to innovate, and the leadership skills to motivate the next generation of engineers, join us as an Associate Manager on the Stress, Loads and Dynamics team supporting the Strategic Reentry Program (SRP) portfolio across multiple sites (e.g. Denver, CO, Valley Forge, PA, and Sunnyvale, CA) and multiple programs!

Requirements

A bachelor’s or higher degree in mechanical, aerospace program or equivalent from an accredited college/university and/or equivalent education
Relevant experience in mechanical analysis, including finite element analysis(FEA), computational fluid dynamics(CFD), or classical hand calculations
Mechanical background to understand fundamentals of statics and dynamics
Demonstrated leadership experience, such as leading projects, mentoring peers or owning technical deliverables
Proven ability to plan, propose, coordinate work and personnel across multiple programs and organizational structures
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead, organize, motivate, and mentor a team of engineers
Excellent collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams, managers, programs, and customers, with the ability to effectively communicate and work together to address complex technical issues
Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently
Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment
Must be a US Citizen, and ability to obtain and hold a Top Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree is strongly preferred for this position
Experience with analysis tools such as ABAQUS CAE, Siemens Simcenter3D, NASTRAN, ADAMS, LS-DYNA or equivalent
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
Static, vibration, acoustic, modal, shock test experience of aerospace flight hardware
Experience managing/leading an engineering team
Experience working on Missile Defense programs
Active Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Manage a team of 8-12 mechanical analysts
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and career development opportunities
Responsible for the team's performance and execution of program milestones and deliverables
Represent the organization in design reviews and external interactions, practicing Full Spectrum Leadership.
Oversee cost, schedule, and technical product management for all phases of reentry program life cycle, facilitating strategic initiatives for affordability and efficiency across SRP, which includes Advanced Strategic Programs (ASP) and Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM).
Support dynamic test definition, requirements, monitoring, data reduction, and analysis incorporating mechanical and system-level parameters.
Ensuring staffing software (e.g. VEMO) data is accurate for near-term and long-term mechanical analysis support across ASP and FBM
Provide inputs to and ensure compliance with major program reviews including System Requirements Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, and Mission Success Reviews
Provide analysis documentation compliant with customer requirements and LM Space best practices and Command Media requirements
Engage with Program Leads as well as Chief Engineers in planning and implementation of timely releases of engineering products
Incorporate LM Space E&T strategies for digital transformation into SRP
Some travel may be required.