Structural Dynamics Engineer - Level 4

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Palmdale
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

You will be the Structural Dynamics Engineer for the Advanced Development Program (ADP) which is responsible for cutting?edge aerospace research and development. What You Will Be Doing As the Structural Dynamics Engineer you will be responsible for conducting flutter analyses and supporting dynamic testing for advanced aircraft concepts. You will work within a highly technical team that drives innovation in structural dynamics. Your responsibilities will include: Conduct structural dynamics analyses and assess aircraft modifications, including nonlinear explicit dynamics. Provide assistance to other structural dynamics disciplines such as dynamic response and dynamic loads/buffet. Support flutter ground vibration test and flight test activities. Document flutter analysis results, ground and flight test plans, and outcomes. Coordinate with internal Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and interact with external IPTs and suppliers. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work?life balance and overall well?being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are You are a collaborative, detail?oriented engineer with a strong foundation in structural dynamics and flutter analysis. You thrive in multidisciplinary environments, excel at problem solving, and are motivated by the challenge of advancing aerospace technology. Your expertise in test planning and documentation makes you a valuable partner to both internal teams and external suppliers. Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in an engineering technical discipline such as Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering - Experience making/updating Finite Element Models (FEM) in ABAQUS/CAE (useful to know Patran, Hypermesh, FEMAP, or similar) - Experience with developing vibration environments for aircraft (Mission Based Analysis) and maintaining Environment Criteria Documents (ECD) - Experience with vibroacoustic and data processing - Proficient in scripting language (MatLab, Python, VBA, C++, etc.) - Experience leading a team as a technical lead Desired skills - Experience with running and interpreting ABAQUS-equivalents to Modal Analysis (SOL103), Random Vibration (SOL111), Transient Analysis (SOL112), Non-linear analysis (SOL106/400) - Subsystem qualification experience (vendor testing, interpreting previous qualification data and making assessment to current predicted environments, delta qual, etc.) - Experience with structural analysis for preliminary sizing - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to collaborate in a team-based environment Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. 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. Other Important Information 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 Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. 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 $104,500 - $184,115. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $120,100 - $208,150. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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