Mechanical Engineer - Dynamics - FEM Sunnyvale, CA

Mechanical Engineer – Dynamics – FEM at Lockheed Martin, Sunnyvale, CA.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional | Business Unit: SPACE | Career Area:
Mechanical Engineering | Type:
Full‑Time |

Shift: First |

Location:

Sunnyvale, CA | Relocation Available:
Possible

• Develop a detailed finite element model for the new D5LE2 missile design.
• Perform structural dynamic analyses for missile and spacecraft flight hardware.
• Produce and maintain models generated from both in‑house and commercially available software, simulating mechanical loading conditions, mechanism deployment motions, and the response behavior of missile segments and spacecraft separation events.
• Develop loads (primary structure and component level), determine shock and vibration environments, and conduct component and system‑level testing and data evaluation.
• Prepare test plans for static, separation dynamics, vibration, modal, and shock tests, and write post‑test reports.
• Collaborate effectively with a multi‑disciplined team performing structural design trades, preliminary and detailed design/analysis activities, and performance and maintenance assessments of operational systems.
• Support dynamic test definitions, requirements development, test monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analyses.
• Provide user documentation and recommendations for data packages to support peer and customer reviews; present analysis data to engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical interchange meetings and design reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and cross‑train other engineering fields.
• Review, interpret, flow down, and implement program requirements; plan tasks and review budget and schedule to reduce cost and cycle time.

• Solid understanding of structures and structural dynamics either through education or work experience.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis principles, including rigid and flexible body lumped‑parameter models.
• Experience with NX/NASTRAN finite element modeling or equivalent.
• Knowledge of missile or spacecraft structural dynamic methods.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

• Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment.
• Ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently.
• Experience evaluating designs using rigid or flexible body analysis methods and tools.
• Experience with mechanisms, antenna, electronic component, ground support, hoisting, and test support equipment, and composite materials analysis.
• Proficiency with NX/NASTRAN, Abaqus, LS‑Dyna, MATLAB, Mathcad, and CREO.
• Experience with static, vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock testing of aerospace flight hardware.
• Creativity/innovation to tackle issues related to anomalous performance of any aspect of a mechanical system.
• Top Secret DOD Clearance.

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a USCitizen for consideration and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Top Secret DOD Clearance

Part‑time remote telework is available. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Annual base salary range for the position in California and New York is $85,500 – $150,765. In major metropolitan areas of California and New York, the range is $98,300 – $170,315. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.