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Structural Dynamics Engineer - Level 4 Security Clearance

Job in Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California, 93551, USA
Listing for: Lockheed Martin
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-27
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 104500 - 184115 USD Yearly USD 104500.00 184115.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Structural Dynamics Engineer - Level 4 with Security Clearance
Job Number 719026

Description:

You will be the Structural Dynamics Engineer for the Advanced Development Program (ADP) which is responsible for cutting-edge aerospace research and development. What You Will Be Doing 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.

Your responsibilities will include:
* 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. What's In It For You We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality?

We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are You are a collaborative, detail-oriented engineer with a strong foundation in structural dynamics and flutter analysis.

You thrive in multidisciplinary environments, excel at problem solving, and are motivated by the challenge of advancing aerospace technology. Your expertise in test planning and documentation makes you a valuable partner to both internal teams and external suppliers. Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in an engineering technical discipline such as Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering
- Experience making/updating Finite Element Models (FEM) in ABAQUS/CAE (useful to know Patran, Hypermesh, FEMAP, or similar)

- 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 (Mat Lab, Python, VBA, C++, etc.)
- Experience leading a team as a technical lead
Desired

Skills:

- Experience with running and interpreting ABAQUS-equivalents to Modal Analysis (SOL
103), Random Vibration (SOL
111), Transient Analysis (SOL
112), Non-linear analysis (SOL
106/400)
- 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
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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 $104,500 - $184,115. 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…
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