Mechanisms and Separation Dynamics Analyst Security Clearance
Job in
Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80120, USA
Listed on 2026-09-01
Listing for:
Lockheed Martin
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Number 769 Standard
Job Description Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. 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 spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career thats built for you.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Conduct structural dynamics analyses that shape the performance and survivability of missile and spacecraft flight hardware, from early concept through flight.
• Develop, refine, and own high-fidelity dynamic models using both in-house and industry-standard tools to simulate mechanical loads, deployment mechanisms, and complex separation events.
• Conduct both component and system level analyses, to generate actionable design criteria and validated engineering solutions.
• Partner across a multidisciplinary engineering team to perform design trades, guide architecture decisions, and ensure requirements and objectives are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Define and support static and dynamic test requirements, oversee test execution, and lead data reduction and correlation efforts to ensure alignment between analysis and test.
• Prepare and present technical findings with clarity and confidence to internal teams, customers, and program leadership at key design reviews and technical forums.
• Deliver high-quality analysis products and documentation. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines. Basic Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in Aerospace, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field
• Professional experience performing rigid body kinematics and/or dynamics simulation
• Professional experience performing multi-body dynamics using MSC ADAMS or equivalent
• Experience building and correlating dynamics models with test data for model validation
• Proficiency in programming and scripting using Matlab, Python, or equivalent
• Active or Current Top Secret Clearance required to start; US Citizenship required Desired Skills
• Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of rigid body kinematics and/or dynamics simulation experience
• Proficiency performing kinematic/dynamic analysis of mechanisms, test support equipment, and separation systems
• Proficiency building and correlating multi-body dynamics models with test data for model validation
• Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal, self-motivated, and able and willing to support multiple projects #Space Flight Science Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as…
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