Stress Analysis Senior Engineer
Lockheed Martin, Englewood, CO, United States
Description
The Stress Analysis Engineer will own moderate‑to‑complex structural‑analysis work‑packages, mentor junior analysts, and provide technical leadership for propulsion subsystem stress analyses. The role bridges detailed finite‑element modeling with design‑review participation, ensuring that stress analysis meets program performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
Responsibilities
Advanced Stress Analysis
Lead static, dynamic, and fatigue analyses using linear and non linear solutions in SiemensNX.
Develop and validate high‑fidelity FEM models (meshing strategy, material definition, boundary conditions).
Perform load‑case generation and factor‑of‑safety assessment for critical structures.
Design Integration & Trade Studies
Translate system‑level requirements into detailed stress‑analysis specifications.
Provide design‑size recommendations, reinforcement concepts, and material substitutions to meet weight‑strength targets.
Participate in multidisciplinary trade studies (structure‑thermal, structure‑propulsion, etc.).
Verification & Validation
Define test‑article requirements, instrumentation layout, and test procedures for ground‑test and flight‑test campaigns.
Correlate test data with analytical predictions, update models, and document discrepancies.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Own one or more analysis work‑packages from concept through release.
Review and provide constructive feedback on models, reports, and deliverables.
Documentation & Reporting
Produce clear, concise analysis reports, design briefs, and risk‑mitigation packages.
Maintain configuration‑controlled analysis files.
Present findings at design reviews (DDRs, CDRs, PDRs).
Continuous Improvement
Evaluate emerging analysis methods, software updates, and industry best practices.
Contribute to internal technical standards, templates, and lessons‑learned databases.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Experience in Advanced Stress Analysis.
Lead static, dynamic, and fatigue analyses using linear and non linear solutions in SiemensNX or equivalent.
Experience participating in multidisciplinary design reviews.
Desired Skills:
Master’s degree in a structural‑analysis‑focused discipline.
Experience with composite‑material modeling and laminate theory.
Exposure to aerospace programs such as aircraft, UAV, missile, or space platforms.
Knowledge of model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) tools (SysML, Cameo).
Security & Compliance
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:
Top Secret
Work Information
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. You may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely:
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week; some may be condensed. Condensed schedules provide additional time away from the office and are in addition to Paid Time Off benefits.
Schedule for this Position:
9x80 every other Friday off
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. This is a general guideline; offers consider scope, experience, education/training, and market factors.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, Holidays.
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Leave:
Specific accruals vary by state and employment type.
Additional:
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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The Stress Analysis Engineer will own moderate‑to‑complex structural‑analysis work‑packages, mentor junior analysts, and provide technical leadership for propulsion subsystem stress analyses. The role bridges detailed finite‑element modeling with design‑review participation, ensuring that stress analysis meets program performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
Responsibilities
Advanced Stress Analysis
Lead static, dynamic, and fatigue analyses using linear and non linear solutions in SiemensNX.
Develop and validate high‑fidelity FEM models (meshing strategy, material definition, boundary conditions).
Perform load‑case generation and factor‑of‑safety assessment for critical structures.
Design Integration & Trade Studies
Translate system‑level requirements into detailed stress‑analysis specifications.
Provide design‑size recommendations, reinforcement concepts, and material substitutions to meet weight‑strength targets.
Participate in multidisciplinary trade studies (structure‑thermal, structure‑propulsion, etc.).
Verification & Validation
Define test‑article requirements, instrumentation layout, and test procedures for ground‑test and flight‑test campaigns.
Correlate test data with analytical predictions, update models, and document discrepancies.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Own one or more analysis work‑packages from concept through release.
Review and provide constructive feedback on models, reports, and deliverables.
Documentation & Reporting
Produce clear, concise analysis reports, design briefs, and risk‑mitigation packages.
Maintain configuration‑controlled analysis files.
Present findings at design reviews (DDRs, CDRs, PDRs).
Continuous Improvement
Evaluate emerging analysis methods, software updates, and industry best practices.
Contribute to internal technical standards, templates, and lessons‑learned databases.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Experience in Advanced Stress Analysis.
Lead static, dynamic, and fatigue analyses using linear and non linear solutions in SiemensNX or equivalent.
Experience participating in multidisciplinary design reviews.
Desired Skills:
Master’s degree in a structural‑analysis‑focused discipline.
Experience with composite‑material modeling and laminate theory.
Exposure to aerospace programs such as aircraft, UAV, missile, or space platforms.
Knowledge of model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) tools (SysML, Cameo).
Security & Compliance
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:
Top Secret
Work Information
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. You may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely:
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week; some may be condensed. Condensed schedules provide additional time away from the office and are in addition to Paid Time Off benefits.
Schedule for this Position:
9x80 every other Friday off
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. This is a general guideline; offers consider scope, experience, education/training, and market factors.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, Holidays.
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Leave:
Specific accruals vary by state and employment type.
Additional:
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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