Mechanical Engineer; Entry-Level Stress Analysis

Description

This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger.

Come join our team as our next Entry‑Level Orion Stress Analyst.

• Provide on‑site stress analysis and structural test support of flight hardware as part of the Orion Production Engineering team.
• Provide timely stress analyses to guide the disposition of flight hardware discrepancies.
• Assist acceptance tests of composite and metallic structures.
• Coordinate with the Engineering team to develop problem resolutions in support of ATLO.
• Perform stress and fracture analyses in support of Engineering release.
• Coordinate with Loads & Dynamics on component and structures environments.
• Support structural qualification testing.
• Coordinate with Systems Engineering on verification tasks.
• Generate performance metrics and status reports for Program Management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautics, Astronautics, Physics or related from an accredited college or university.
• Hardware experience, including design, analysis, assembly, integration and test.
• US citizenship required for this role.

• Ability to learn and apply new analytical techniques necessary to perform structural analysis.
• Experience with classical and/or finite element stress analysis.
• Knowledge of structural characteristics and mechanical joints with ability to determine detailed load paths through complex systems.
• Experience with FEMAP finite element model pre/post processor.
• Basic knowledge of and experience with NASTRAN finite element solver.
• Knowledge of human rated structural verification requirements of spacecraft structures.
• Experience with NASA’s Fracture Control system.
• Experience performing crack growth analysis with NASGRO.
• Experience in manufacturing environment and dispositioning of discrepant hardware.
• Experience with static structural testing.
• Experience performing fatigue analysis.
• Experience analyzing composite material systems.
• Experience with TMP Slim/Vision.
• Knowledgeable of, and possesses experience with, NASA’s Artemis Program.
• Experience using EPDM Windchill.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Computer programming experience in Matlab, C++, Python, Linux, or similar.
• US citizenship required with the ability to obtain or maintain a Secret security clearance.

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, 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.