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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. 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.\nJoin us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.\nCome join our team as our next Orion Systems Stress Analyst!\nAs a key member of the Orion Systems Stress Analysis team, you will develop and integrate system-level Finite Element Models (FEMs), perform rigorous model integrity checks, and run simulations across all mission events. You’ll manage analysis results in a centralized database, apply complex loads and environments through close cross-team coordination, and provide results to guide design enhancements and support verification/validation of evolving mission requirements. This role is critical to ensuring structural integrity and mission success for Human rated exploration-class spacecraft.\nKey Responsibilities include:\nDevelop, maintain, and integrate system-level Finite Element Models (up to 8M+ DOF) using Femap and Nastran\nCoordinate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to build component models for inclusion in system FEMs and conduct model integrity checks \nExecute simulations for all mission events (launch, orbit, separation, landing, etc.) and validate results\nManage and maintain numerical analysis results in a structured database environment\nDefine and apply realistic loads and environments to complex spacecraft models via cross-team coordination with flight sciences disciplines\nSupport verification and validation (V&V) activities with Systems Engineering\nGenerate performance metrics, status reports, and documentation for Program Management\nOther Responsibilities include:\nPerform stress, fatigue, and fracture analyses of flight hardware\nDisposition flight hardware discrepancies \nSupport static structural testing campaigns and result correlation\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure analysis alignment with mission objectives\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\nBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience\nExperience with FEMAP finite element model pre/post processor\nAdvanced knowledge of and experience with NASTRAN finite element solver\nProven experience leading and mentoring junior engineers with spacecraft structural analysis methods\nKnowledge of structural characteristics and mechanical joints with ability to determine detailed load paths through complex systems\nAbility to apply new and advanced analytical techniques necessary to perform structural analysis\nUS Citizenship required for this role\nDesired Skills\nA Master's degree is strongly preferred for this position\nExperience with TMP Slim/Vision and other forms of simulation data management\nExperience with Linux-based High Performance Computing (HPC) systems\nExperience with SQL database development\nExperience with Matlab, Python, VBA or other programming languages \nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and customers, simultaneously and independently\nHardware experience, including design, analysis, assembly, Integration and Test\nKnowledge of human rated structural verification requirements of spacecraft structures\nExperience with NASA’s Fracture Control system\nExperience performing crack growth analysis with NASGRO\nExperience in manufacturing environment and dispositioning of discrepant hardware\nExperience with static structural testing\nExperience performing fatigue analysis\nExperience analyzing composite material systems\nExperience using EPDM Windchill\nKnowledgeable of, and possesses experience with, NASA’s Artemis Program\nExcellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences\nUS Citizenship required with the ability to obtain or maintain a Secret security clearance\nProficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00\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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