Lockheed Martin

Stress and Dynamics Analyst

Lockheed Martin$85K — $158K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience with finite element modeling tools like Abaqus CAE or NX Simcenter 3D.
  • Strong knowledge of structural analysis methods applicable to spacecraft and aircraft.
  • Experience with various analysis types—shock, static, vibration, acoustic, and modal tests.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering; Master's degree preferred.
  • Familiarity with non-linear analysis, fracture & fatigue, and buckling analysis.
  • Experience in analyzing mechanisms and ground support equipment, including composites.
  • Ability to innovate and apply advanced analytical techniques to structural issues.

Responsibilities

  • Model and analyze test components for dynamic behavior.
  • Prepare technical documents for design reviews and engagements with contracts.
  • Define structural load test requirements and monitor testing efforts.
  • Collaborate with design teams to select appropriate materials and ensure structural integrity.
  • Forecast analysis workload for long-term programs.
  • Utilize AI techniques effectively to enhance job performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including options for compressed work schedules.
  • 401(k) plan with company match to support retirement savings.
  • Generous paid time off, including holidays and parental leave.
  • Education assistance for continuing professional development.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal support services.
Full Job Description
Standard Job Description

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Modeling and analyzing test components for dynamic behavior and characteristics.
• Preparing technical charts and represent 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.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Basic Qualifications
• 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.

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

Desired Skills
• 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.

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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