Mechanical Dynamics Associate Manager

Overview

Lockheed Martin Space seeks an Associate Manager in the Structural Analysis Department to lead both preliminary and detailed dynamic analyses of spacecraft and missile structures while ensuring project delivery to technical and schedule requirements.

• Leading and supervising a team of dynamic analysts in modal and load analysis, environment assessment support, rigid and flex body separation and deployment analysis, and mechanical survivability and hardening analysis, while supporting multiple programs and business areas.
• Providing mentorship, training, and career development for a team of 4–7 employees.
• Representing the organization in design reviews and in engagements with external contractors and customers.
• Supporting the definition and execution of dynamic testing, including requirements development, progress tracking, data reduction, and comparison of test results with analytical models—while accounting for related mechanical factors such as thermal effects, material behavior, and overall system‑level requirements.

• Demonstrated understanding of structural dynamics gained through education, hands‑on practical experience, or a combination of both.
• Experience working with dynamic loads and environments, including exposure to testing methods, analytical approaches, and mechanical systems or joint behavior.
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation techniques, such as finite element methods and lumped‑parameter representations of rigid and flexible systems.
• Proven ability to lead or coordinate teams, with skills in organizing work, motivating others, and guiding engineering efforts.
• Willingness/ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.

• Thrives in a collaborative, cross‑functional engineering environment with strong team integration.
• Demonstrates ownership mindset—drives tasks from initiation through rapid, efficient closure.
• Experienced in evaluating and validating designs using both rigid‑body and flexible‑body analysis techniques.
• Broad background analyzing mechanisms, antennas, electronic components, ground support equipment, hoisting systems, test support hardware, and composite structures.
• Proficient with industry‑standard tools such as NX/Nastran, Abaqus, ADAMS, LS‑DYNA, MATLAB, Mathcad, and CREO.
• Hands‑on experience with static, vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock testing of aerospace flight hardware.
• Applies creative and innovative problem‑solving to diagnose and resolve anomalous mechanical system performance.
• Committed to mentoring and developing junior analysts.
• Holds an active or current Top Secret security clearance.

This position requires a government security clearance; US Citizenship is mandatory. Clearance level:
Secret.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

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

Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Type:
Full‑Time
Shift: First