Mechanical Engineer – Loads & Dynamics

Mechanical Engineer – Loads & Dynamics

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Loads & Dynamics to support the analysis, development, and verification of complex aerospace and defense systems. The role focuses on structural loads development, dynamic analysis, and structural integrity assessment across the product lifecycle—from concept development through test and flight operations. The selected candidate will work in a collaborative, cross‑functional engineering environment supporting missile, space, or launch vehicle programs.

• Develop and analyze static and dynamic load cases for flight and ground systems.
• Perform structural dynamics analyses including modal, transient, shock, vibration, and coupled load analyses.
• Generate and correlate finite element models to test data.
• Support structural qualification and acceptance testing (vibration, acoustic, shock, modal survey, etc.).
• Perform rigid body and flexible body dynamic simulations.
• Evaluate structural margins and document results in formal technical reports.
• Collaborate with design, stress, systems, manufacturing, and test engineering teams.
• Support design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings.

• Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Applying to this Expression of Interest opportunity introduces you to Lockheed Martin's job opportunities and promotes you to managers who are interested in hiring for multiple roles.
• This requisition is used to capture interested candidates in opportunities at Lockheed Martin; you will not be hired on this requisition. Actual job responsibilities, levels, and locations will vary based on actual hiring job postings.

Littleton, CO
• Huntsville, AL

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; US citizenship is required. Active Secret clearance is required at time of hire.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Experience performing structural loads and/or dynamics analysis.
• Experience with finite element modeling and analysis tools (e.g., NX/Nastran, Abaqus, ANSYS, or equivalent).
• Experience interpreting dynamic environments including vibration, shock, acoustic, or transient loading.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis in structural dynamics or a related field.
• Experience supporting missile, space, launch vehicle, or aerospace structural programs.
• Experience with coupled loads analysis or multi‑body dynamics tools (e.g., ADAMS, LS‑DYNA).
• Experience correlating analytical models with structural test data.
• Familiarity with GEVS, MIL‑STD‑810, or other aerospace environmental qualification standards.
• Experience supporting hardware through integration and environmental testing.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or Mathcad for data reduction and analysis automation.
• Experience working in a classified program environment.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US citizen for consideration.

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 $85,500 - $150,765. For states not referenced above, the salary range will reflect the candidate’s final work location.

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 accrue PTO and holiday hours in accordance with state regulations.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5‑30 days of the requisition posting date to receive optimal consideration.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.