Stress and Dynamics Analyst

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.

As a Senior Stress Analyst you will be responsible for performing preliminary and detailed level stress analysis of missile flight structures and mechanisms, electronic components, and ground support equipment using standardized processes and tools. You will work in a multi‑disciplined team environment to help with structural design trades and preliminary and detailed design/analysis activity.

• Experience with Abaqus CAE, NX Simcenter 3D, or equivalent finite element modeling tool.
• Knowledge of spacecraft, aircraft and/or similar structural analysis methods and testing.
• Experience with shock, static, vibration, acoustic, and/or modal analysis/test.

• Must be a US Citizen and hold an Active or Current Top Secret Clearance.

• Modeling and analyzing test components for dynamic behavior and characteristics.
• Preparing technical charts and representing the organization in design reviews and outside contracts.
• Supporting structural load test definition, requirements development, monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analysis effort.
• Collaborating with designers in developing the most practical design, and selection of materials for primary and secondary structures with adequate structural margins of safety, good load paths, low weight, and high producibility.
• Coordinating with program to forecast level of effort for long term analysis needs.

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace program or equivalent from an accredited college/university and/or equivalent education or experience.
• A Master's degree is strongly preferred for this position.
• Non‑linear, fracture & fatigue, and buckling analysis experience.
• Mechanisms, antenna, electronic component, ground support, hoisting, and test support equipment, and composite materials analysis experience.
• Experience evaluating designs using rigid body or flexible body analysis methods and tools.
• Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently.
• Creativity/innovation to tackle issues related to anomalous performance of any aspect of a mechanical system.
• Ability to apply new and advanced analytical techniques necessary to perform structural analysis.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment.

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