Structural Non-Linear Analyst

Job ID: 670767BR Date posted: Jul. 30, 2024 Program: FBM
Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space.

At the dawn of a new space age, 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. If so, join us as a part of a cutting edge analysis team for missiles and spacecraft systems!

In this role, you will:
∙Perform structural non-linear analyses (stress/dynamics) for reentry vehicles
∙Produce and maintain models generated from both in-house and commercially available software codes, that simulate hostile encounter events, penetration mechanics, and impact physics.
∙Prepare test plans, post-test data processing and reports. You will be an important part of our product development team, where effective communication is critical.
∙Have the ability to work on a multi-disciplined team performing structural design trades, preliminary and detailed design/analysis activity and performance and maintenance assessments of operational systems.
∙Provide user documentation and recommendations to data packages to support peer and customer, present analysis data to engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical interchange meetings and design reviews
∙Provide review, interpretation, flow down, and implementation of program requirements, and plan tasks and review budget and schedule to reduce cost and cycle time.
Basic Qualifications:
∙Understanding of structural non-linear analysis through education or equivalent experience
∙Extensive experience with analysis methods to include FEA solvers
∙Proficiency in application of finite element analysis principles as well as rigid and flexible body lumped-parameters
∙Experience with Implicit/Explicit finite element modeling like - NX, Abaqus, ANSYS, or equivalent
∙Experience performing analysis efforts in support of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design activity
∙Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; US citizenship is required
Desired Skills:
∙ Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment
∙Experience interfacing with stakeholders, program management and colleagues
∙Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently
∙Experience evaluating designs using rigid body or flexible body analysis methods and tools
∙Mechanisms, antenna, electronic component, ground support, hoisting, and test support equipment, and composite materials analysis experience
∙Experience with NX/Nastran,
∙Experience with ADAMS, LS-Dyna, Matlab, Mathcad and CREO
∙Static, vibration, acoustic, modal, shock test experience of aerospace flight hardware
∙Experience correlating models post test
∙Creativity/innovation to tackle issues related to anomalous performance of any aspect of a mechanical system
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First