Principle Mechanical Engineer / FEA + Structural Analysis

$140,400 - $269,100/Yr

Lockheed Martin - Orlando, FL

Full-time - Principal

Remote - Orlando, FL

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Mechanical Engineer position at Lockheed Martin's Missiles and Fire Control division involves advanced mechanical engineering tasks, particularly focusing on static and dynamic analysis of solid propellant grains. The role requires collaboration across various engineering disciplines and the application of sophisticated modeling techniques to support the design and development of solid rocket motors. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to critical defense systems.

Responsibilities

• Support concept and design efforts of the Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Product Center.
• Collaborate with individuals from various engineering, manufacturing, and sub-contract organizations.
• Develop advanced technical principles, techniques, and concepts with minimal direction.
• Conduct dynamic/structural analysis, finite element analysis, and structural/vibration testing.
• Support viscoelastic structural analyses for grain design development.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain an Active Department of Defense Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional experience in static and dynamics analysis, particularly in non-linear, viscoelastic modeling/analysis of solid propellant grains.
• Knowledge and modeling experience with software such as ANSA, META, Nastran, Abaqus, NX, and HyperMesh.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience providing propellant chemist and ballistician design support.
• Familiarity with development of material master curves via time-temperature superposition methods.
• Familiarity with production MRB processes.
• Experience in hardware and development.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays