Flight Sciences Experienced Loads & Dynamics Engineer

Job Description

Shape the Survivability of the Nation's Most Critical Systems

At Lockheed Martin Space, we don't just build spacecraft - we engineer strategic deterrence, national resilience, and mission assurance in the most demanding environments imaginable.

The Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program represents one of the most technically complex and nationally significant missile defense efforts underway. As a Loads & Dynamics Engineer on NGI, you will directly influence the structural integrity, survivability, and performance of flight hardware operating in extreme dynamic environments.

This role is ideal for engineers who want to own high-consequence analyses, influence system architecture, and operate at the intersection of modeling, test, and mission execution.

What You Will Do

As a key member of the Loads & Dynamics team, you will:

Lead structural dynamics analyses supporting flight hardware across development and qualification phases

Develop and maintain high-fidelity analytical models simulating mechanical loads, shock, vibration, separation events, and mechanism dynamics

Define and mature primary structure and component-level load environments

Translate dynamic requirements into actionable system design criteria and integrate them into the program baseline

Plan and support static, vibration, modal, acoustic, separation, and shock test campaigns

Correlate analysis to test data and drive model refinement

Present technical findings at Engineering Review Boards, Technical Interchange Meetings, Test Readiness Reviews, and Design Reviews

Partner cross-functionally with stress, systems, aerodynamics, design, and test teams to resolve complex dynamic challenges

You will play a critical role in ensuring that NGI hardware performs flawlessly under extreme dynamic conditions.

Why This Role

This is not a support function - it is a mission-enabling discipline. Loads & Dynamics sits at the center of structural performance, survivability, and qualification. Your analysis will directly inform design decisions, risk posture, and mission assurance for one of the nation's most critical defense systems.

If you are motivated by high-impact technical challenges, national security mission, and the opportunity to influence system-level performance, we invite you to apply.

Important Notes

Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Applying to this Expression of Interest opportunity introduces you to Lockheed Martin's job opportunities and promotes you to managers who are interested in hiring for multiple roles.

This requisition is used to capture interested candidates in opportunities at Lockheed Martin.

You can't and will not be hired on this requisition. Actual levels, and locations will vary based on actual hiring job postings.

Locations: Littleton, CO Huntsville, AL

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, thus ship is required.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)

Experience performing static and structural dynamics analysis on spacecraft, missile, or aircraft systems

Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as ADAMS, NX Simulation, LS-DYNA, or equivalent dynamic analysis software

Experience using MATLAB (or similar) for analysis, post-processing, and data evaluation

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, thus ship is required

Desired skills

Strong foundation in structural dynamics, statics, strength of materials, and aerospace structures

Experience with rigid and flexible body dynamics modeling

Knowledge of component mode synthesis and substructuring methods (e.g., Craig-Bampton)

Experience analyzing composite and metallic structures and mechanisms

Background supporting environmental test campaigns (vibration, modal, acoustic, shock, separation)

Demonstrated success working in highly integrated, cross-disciplinary engineering teams

Ability to independently own complex analyses and drive issues to resolution

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.