Mechanical Engineer - Loads & Dynamics

Job Description

As we enter a new era of Strategic Weapon Systems, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills, talents and experiences to design and build solutions to some of the world's hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus-if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Bring your experience and passion for engineering to Lockheed Martin, and build the systems which support our nation's defense systems.

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 job responsibilities, levels, and locations will vary based on actual hiring job postings.

What does this role look like?

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Loads & Dynamics to support the analysis, development, and verification of complex aerospace and defense systems. This role will focus on structural loads development, dynamic analysis, and structural integrity assessment across the product lifecycle-from concept development through test and flight operations.

The selected candidate will work in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment supporting missile, space, or launch vehicle programs. Responsibilities include developing load cases, performing dynamic simulations, supporting structural qualification testing, and ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

This position requires strong analytical capabilities, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to clearly communicate technical findings to internal stakeholders and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and analyze static and dynamic load cases for flight and ground systems

Perform structural dynamics analyses including modal, transient, shock, vibration, and coupled loads analyses

Generate and correlate finite element models to test data

Support structural qualification and acceptance testing (vibration, acoustic, shock, modal survey, etc.)

Perform rigid body and flexible body dynamic simulations

Evaluate structural margins and document results in formal technical reports

Collaborate with design, stress, systems, manufacturing, and test engineering teams

Support design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer briefings

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 job responsibilities, 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 in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.

Experience performing structural loads and/or dynamics analysis.

Experience with finite element modeling and analysis tools (e.g., NX/Nastran, Abaqus, ANSYS, or equivalent).

Experience interpreting dynamic environments including vibration, shock, acoustic, or transient loading.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; active Secret clearance required at time of hire. ship is required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired skills

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis in structural dynamics or related field

Experience supporting missile, space, launch vehicle, or aerospace structural programs

Experience with coupled loads analysis or multi-body dynamics tools (e.g., ADAMS, LS-DYNA)

Experience correlating analytical models with structural test data

Familiarity with GEVS, MIL-STD-810, or other aerospace environmental qualification standards

Experience supporting hardware through integration and environmental testing

Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or Mathcad for data reduction and analysis automation

Experience working in a classified program environment

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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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

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.