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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.\nAt 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.\nJoin us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.\nAs a Loads & Dynamics Analyst, you will serve as a technical authority for loads and dynamics across reentry systems programs. You will have the ability to lead high-impact, innovative structural-dynamic analyses and represent the Loads and Dynamics team in meetings with customers, DOE partners, and program management. Operating with broad discretion, you will influence long-range plans and development strategies, guide major program milestones, and ensure that our solutions set industry standards while protecting the organization’s reputation and business objectives.\nResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:\nLead end-to-end structural-dynamic analyses for reentry flight hardware, including the development of loads, shock, vibration and acoustic environments at both primary-structure and component levels.\nCreate, validate, and maintain high-fidelity models (in-house and commercial tools such as Abaqus, NX/Nastran, ADAMS, Wave6) that capture mechanical loading, mechanism deployment, and separation-event responses; generate super-element and flexible-body models to streamline the dynamic workflow.\nDefine, plan, and execute test campaigns (static, modal, separation dynamics, vibration, shock) - from requirement development and test-plan authoring through test monitoring, data-reduction, and post-test reporting.\nIntegrate analysis and test data using signal-processing and data-analysis software (MATLAB, Python) to produce accurate comparisons, identify discrepancies, and refine models.\nProduce technical documentation and deliverables (user guides, data packages, test reports) that support peer and customer reviews; present findings to engineering teams, customers, and program office personnel at design-review and technical-interchange meetings.\nInterpret and flow down program requirements, develop work-breakdown plans, and oversee budget and schedule tracking to minimize cost and cycle time while ensuring compliance with organizational objectives.\nServe as the primary technical liaison for advanced dynamic-analysis projects, providing expert advice to internal stakeholders and external customers, and driving innovation across the program.\nThe information below reflects the standard job description for this position:\nResearches, 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.\nBasic Qualifications\nAnalysis and test experience in any of the following areas: static, vibration, acoustic, modal, or shock.\nExperience in mechanical analysis, including finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and/or classical hand calculations.\nExperience utilizing software for signal processing, using relevant digital tools (MATLAB, Python or equivalent).\nProficiency in rigid and flexible body model, and dynamic theory fundamentals.\nExperience working within a spacecraft, aircraft, or related industry.\nActive or Current Secret clearance; must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance; must be a US Citizen.\nDesired Skills\nA related Master's degree is strongly preferred for this position.\nExpereince leading ground test capmaigns: defining test requirements/procedure, pretest analysis, test execution, data processing, and post test reporting/correlation.\nExperience with coupled loads analysis and the super element method (ie: Craig-Bampton).\nExperience with Abaqus, NX/Nastran, Matlab, ADAMS, Wave6, and/or Python.\nAbility and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently.\nCapability to lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across disciplines.\nCreativity/innovation to tackle issues related to anomalous performance of any aspect of a mechanical system.\nActive or Current Top Secret Clearance\nProficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nBenefits 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.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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