Structural Dynamics Engineer - Level 4

Lockheed Martin • Palmdale, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Structural Dynamics Engineer for the Advanced Development Program (ADP) which is responsible for cutting‑edge aerospace research and development. As the Structural Dynamics Engineer you will be responsible for conducting flutter analyses and supporting dynamic testing for advanced aircraft concepts. You will work within a highly technical team that drives innovation in structural dynamics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering technical discipline such as Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering
• Experience with developing vibration environments for aircraft (Mission Based Analysis) and maintaining Environment Criteria Documents (ECD)
• Experience with vibroacoustic and data processing
• Proficient in scripting language (MatLab, Python, VBA, C++, etc.)
• Experience leading a team as a technical lead
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
• The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with running and interpreting ABAQUS-equivalents to Modal Analysis (SOL103), Random Vibration (SOL111), Transient Analysis (SOL112), Non-linear analysis (SOL106/400)
• Subsystem qualification experience (vendor testing, interpreting previous qualification data and making assessment to current predicted environments, delta qual, etc.)
• Experience with structural analysis for preliminary sizing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate in a team-based environment
• Experience making/updating Finite Element Models (FEM) in ABAQUS/CAE (useful to know Patran, Hypermesh, FEMAP, or similar)

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural dynamics analyses and assess aircraft modifications, including nonlinear explicit dynamics.
• Provide assistance to other structural dynamics disciplines such as dynamic response and dynamic loads/buffet.
• Support flutter ground vibration test and flight test activities.
• Document flutter analysis results, ground and flight test plans, and outcomes.
• Coordinate with internal Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and interact with external IPTs and suppliers.

Benefits

• flexible scheduling options
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees