Structural Analysis Senior Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Huntsville, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. As an NGI Senior Structural Analysis Engineer you will: - Perform static stress analysis on missile and spacecraft flight hardware - Generate stress analysis technical memorandums and reports to support data packages, peer reviews, and external customer reviews - Perform stress analysis on metallic and composite materials, including sizing of detail parts and assessing the strength of primary and secondary structures and systems - Support static structural test definition, requirements, monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analysis while understanding and incorporating other applicable mechanical (thermal, dynamic, materials, etc…) and system level requirements/parameters into the stress analyses - Present analysis and test results at program reviews such as Design Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings, Engineering Review Boards, and Test Readiness Reviews

Requirements

Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering or relevant technical field; or combination of relevant education/experience
Experience with structural analysis of primary and secondary missile, spacecraft or aircraft structure and mechanical joints
Experience with NX/NASTRAN finite element modeling or equivalent
Experience with structural analysis methods of metallic and composite structure, including classical hand calculations
Active Secret security clearance; US citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Structural Mechanics program or equivalent from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience with minimum 5 years structural analysis experience
Understanding of missile and/or spacecraft structures, statics, strength of materials, principles and methods
Proficiency with free-body diagrams, classical hand calculations, Finite Element Modeling, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) pre- and post-processing
Proficiency with structural analysis of composite structures, metallic structures, and mechanisms
Experience in the planning and execution of structural tests for aerospace flight hardware
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent disciplines (e.g. systems engineering, aerodynamics, loads and dynamics, design, test) in a highly integrated team environment
Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently

Responsibilities

Perform static stress analysis on missile and spacecraft flight hardware
Generate stress analysis technical memorandums and reports to support data packages, peer reviews, and external customer reviews
Perform stress analysis on metallic and composite materials, including sizing of detail parts and assessing the strength of primary and secondary structures and systems
Support static structural test definition, requirements, monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analysis while understanding and incorporating other applicable mechanical (thermal, dynamic, materials, etc…) and system level requirements/parameters into the stress analyses
Present analysis and test results at program reviews such as Design Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings, Engineering Review Boards, and Test Readiness Reviews