Senior Stress Analysis Engineer - E5

Position: Senior Staff Stress Analysis Engineer - E5
Requisition  Eligible?:
Yes

ERP amount: $10,000

Relocation:
Possible Type:
Exempt

Shift: 1

Clearance Prior to Start:
Secret Final Clearance:
Top Secret Pay Transparency: $ - $Experience Level: Experienced Professional FT/PT/Casual:
Full Time Department : LM Aeronautics Co
- Palmdale Business Unit: LM Aeronautics Co
- Palmdale Standard

Job Description You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Sr Stf - E5 for the Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) which is responsible for advancing cutting‑edge aircraft concepts.

What You Will Be Doing As the Aeronautical Engineer Sr Stf - E5 you will be responsible for leading structural analysis efforts that ensure the safety and performance of next‑generation aircraft.“Your responsibilities will include:”Develop and define analysis plans and goals for aircraft structural assessments.

Assess analysis approaches, interpret results, and recommend testing as needed.

Ensure all structural integrity requirements are satisfied.

Provide regular status updates to internal and external customers.

Lead and review work of other analysts in static strength assessments of primary and secondary aircraft structures.

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, self‑starting engineer with deep expertise in aircraft stress analysis. You thrive in ambiguous, high‑stakes environments, enjoy mentoring peers, and are driven to push technical boundaries.

This role offers you the chance to shape revolutionary aerospace programs and make a measurable impact on national security.

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 Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or similar degree with 8+ years of professional experience.

Experience with stress analysis by classical textbook methods

Experience in developing, running, and working with Finite Element Models Understanding of drawing practices, material properties, and manufacturing processes

Must be a US Citizen, position is located at a facility that requires special access

Active Department of Defense Secret clearance within 6 years of last investigation

Desired Skills Expertise with structural analysis of metallic and composite aircraft structure

Experience analyzing structures with high temperature exposures and temperature gradients

Expertise using FEA tools such as NASTRAN, PATRAN, Altair Hypermesh, Abaqus Experience using LM Aero Common Analysis Tools including IDAT and SLIM Experience using CATIA V5 and/or Dassault 3DExperience

Experience leading teams of stress analysis engineers
10+ years of experience on aircraft and/or missile programs from demonstration to operational phases

Experience working with and driving execution of subcontractors

Experience with aerospace MRB activities

Highly proficient in communication skills, with ability to compile and present material to customers; experience in a collaborative work environment and good interpersonal skills for conversing with…