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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.
At Lockheed Martin, your work has real impact. Every day our teams design and deliver satellites and spacecraft that:
- Provide early warning for severe weather and global threats
- Connect troops and critical missions across the globe
- Enable GPS navigation for billions of people
- Support exploration and scientific discovery beyond our planet
We’re developing the next generation of intelligent satellites—spacecraft that operate like “smartphones in orbit,” with software that can be updated in flight to adapt to changing mission needs. These innovations are redefining what’s possible in space.
If you’re driven to solve hard problems, push technical boundaries, and contribute to missions that truly matter, we want you on our team.
Lockheed Martin Space — Your Mission is Ours.
As a Loads & Dynamics Engineer supporting the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program, you will play a critical role in ensuring spacecraft and flight hardware can withstand the extreme environments of launch and spaceflight.
In this role, you will:
- Perform structural dynamics analysis for spacecraft flight hardware operating in demanding launch and space environments
- Develop and maintain analytical models using in-house and commercial software to simulate vibration, shock, and mechanical loading conditions
- Conduct loads development at the component, subsystem, and system level
- Evaluate dynamic environments including shock, vibration, and mechanism motion
- Support component and system-level testing, including vibration, modal, static, separation dynamics, and shock tests
- Analyze test data and document results in clear technical reports and presentations
- Define and integrate structural and dynamic requirements into the system baseline
- Present technical findings at design reviews, technical interchange meetings, engineering review boards, and test readiness reviews
This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of spacecraft structural dynamics, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission success.
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
Researches, 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.
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field
- 9+ years of professional work experience performing structural dynamics analyses and loads/environments development for spacecraft, aircraft, or missiles
- Experience in finite element modeling and analysis using NX Simcenter, NASTRAN, LS-Dyna, Wave6, or equivalent
- Experience in programming and use of MATLAB (or equivalent) for analysis and data manipulation
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, US citizenship is required
- Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering with 15+ years of structural dynamics and loads/environments development experience
- Experience in the planning and execution of static, vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock testing for aerospace flight hardware
- Proficiency with structural dynamics rigid body and flexible body analyses of composite structures, metallic structures, and mechanisms
- Proficiency in Finite Element Modeling, modal analysis, Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA), and model correlation/verification
- Experience leading structural dynamics analyses while collaborating effectively with adjacent disciplines in a highly integrated team environment
- Experience in vibroacoustic and shock analyses on spacecraft/launch vehicles using Wave6 or VAOne
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal, self-motivated, and able and willing to support multiple projects
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00
At 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.
The 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.
Benefits 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.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar technical field
- 9+ years of professional experience performing structural dynamics analyses and loads or environments development for spacecraft, aircraft, or missiles
- Experience with finite element modeling and analysis using NX Simcenter, NASTRAN, LS-DYNA, Wave6, or equivalent
- Experience programming and using MATLAB or equivalent for analysis and data manipulation
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
- 15+ years of structural dynamics and loads or environments development experience
- Experience planning and executing static, vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock testing for aerospace flight hardware
- Proficiency with rigid-body and flexible-body structural dynamics analyses of composite structures, metallic structures, and mechanisms
- Proficiency in finite element modeling, modal analysis, coupled loads analysis, and model correlation or verification
- Experience with vibroacoustic and shock analyses on spacecraft or launch vehicles using Wave6 or VA One
- Experience leading structural dynamics analyses and collaborating across integrated engineering teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to support multiple projects
- Proficiency in AI prompting as applied to the position
Lockheed Martin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive from day one, with multiple plan options, mental health resources, and virtual care. Wellness supports such as on‑site services and preventive programs are also highlighted.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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