Mechanical Engineer - Stress Analysis

Mechanical Engineer

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Flight Sciences Group supporting the FBM D5LE2 Loads & Dynamics effort in Sunnyvale, CA!

What does this role look like?

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform detailed structural sizing, supporting design studies to optimize structures and meet program requirements.
• Conduct linear and non-linear static, dynamics and fatigue analyses using Siemens NX (equivalent FEMAP) and hand calculations through Roark, Niu, Bruhn, etc.
• Develop and validate high fidelity FEM models (meshing strategy, material definition, boundary conditions).
• Perform load case generation and factor of safety assessment for critical structures.
• Generating stress analysis technical memorandums and reports to support data packages, peer reviews, and external customer reviews.
• Support development of weight-optimized, compliant flightworthy components and structural assemblies which satisfy the contractual design criteria as well as any producibility requirements defined by Manufacturing and Quality Engineering.
• Produce clear, concise analysis reports, design briefs, and risk mitigation packages.

Important Details

• The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our Englewood, CO campus.
• Must be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD TOP SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with Finite Element Modeling using NX NASTRAN or equivalent (such as FEMAP, etc.)
• Knowledge and applicable experience to aerospace programs such as aircraft, UAV, missile, or space platforms.
• Experience performing classical hand calculations and mechanical joint analyses.
• Active SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance; US Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills:

• Master's degree in a structural analysis focused discipline.
• Mechanisms, antenna, electronic component, ground support, hoisting, and test support equipment, and composite materials analysis experience
• Experience with MATLAB
• Non-linear, fracture & fatigue, and buckling analysis experience
• Static, vibration, acoustic, modal, shock test experience of aerospace flight hardware
• Knowledge of how to apply new and advanced analytical techniques necessary to perform structural analysis
• Experience with composite material modeling and laminate theory.
• Ability to communicate highly technical content to any level of audience
• 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
• Active Top Secret security clearance

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Top Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

• Expression of Interest: 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.
• Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
• Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
• Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
• Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
• (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
• This position is incentive plan eligible.
• Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
• The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.