Structural Dynamics Engineer - Level 4

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

Job Code/Title

E1454:

Aeronautical Engineer Stf

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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

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.

Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Employee will work on-site full-time

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