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GMD Weapons System (GWS)- Mechanical (Structural) Engineer

Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville, Alabama

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Job ID: 662925BR Date posted: Mar. 12, 2024 Program: GMD
Description:What We're Doing
As a part of the Lockheed Martin community, we take on challenges and find solutions using creativity and collaboration. If you’re looking to be a part of a passionate team solving these complex problems, then Rotary and Mission Systems is the place for you.


The Work
Become a part of something meaningful! Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation’s defense against ballistic missile attacks.

The GMD Weapon System processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat.

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer with an emphasis on Structural Engineering experience to join the GWS A&D Hardware Team.

As a Structural Engineer you will support the GMD Weapon System (GWS)Hardware Engineering team's design efforts working within an Agile environment. Your core tasks will entail evaluating structural design solutions via analysis for multiple Ground Systems (GS) IPT hardware systems and their structural interfaces with facilities. Under the direction of your product line owner, responsibilities include performing structural analyses IAW industry and military standards, evaluating structural hardware design efforts, scheduling, and planning required tasks, leading small teams, and writing reports to support milestone reviews. Accountability and active participation in team scrum meetings and internal/external demos, and documenting progress on team dashboards is expected.

Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Huntsville, AL is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

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Why Join Us
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here!

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Basic Qualifications:
• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering and minimum 5 Years of Experience Or 3 Years of experience and a Masters’ degree within a STEM field
• Current active US DoD Secret Security clearance
• Prior experience with the design, test, and/or integration and deployment of mechanical and structural components, systems, or subsystems
• Understanding and application of industry engineering technical standards; demonstrated structural design experience and impact assessment.
• Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment full time.
• Requirements-driven structural hardware design, test, and evaluation
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis and Modeling theory and application using industry standard structural analysis software (ANSYS, GTStrudl, ABAQUS, STAAD, Femap, NX Simcenter, NASTRAN, Creo Simulation or SolidWorks Simulation)
• Experience performing static structural analysis of composite or metallic parts.
• Experience performing dynamic structural analysis of composite or metallic parts (modal, shock, vibration, transient loading)
• Experience in writing technical reports, test procedures, and specifications.
• Experience in one or more of the following system engineering knowledge areas: technical planning, requirements derivation, functional analysis,
timeline analysis, trade studies, cost and risk analysis, interface definition, system design, system integration, verification and validation, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• SolidWorks, NX and Teamcenter experience
• DOORS and/or CAMEO exposure
• Experience with classified test systems or systems subject to cyber security policies and risk management framework (RMF)
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1366, MIL-HDBK-1791, UFC 3-301-02, UFC 3-301-01, ASCE 7, ICC-ES AC 156
• Ability to communicate data in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience leading a small team, including task and schedule planning, to meet major project milestone objectives.
• Experience in Agile Development
• Ability to show self as self-starter, team player, able to multi-task, able to generate quality work products independently, able to make excellent judgement and show interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel at least 10%
Desired Skills:
• Generate engineering documentation including technical drawings, specifications, and test reports.
• Mentoring and cross-training junior engineers in analysis work, reviews, and approving their analysis results to meet customer requirements.
• Experience using analytical software tools, such as MATLAB or Python, to analyze and reduce data to identify key characteristics and trends.
• Experience with mission critical and safety critical systems, components, etc.
• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Core Standards: MDA-QS-001-MAP, MDA-QS-003-PMAP, MDA Instruction 5000.20-INS (ETR Process)
• Familiarity with the GMD domain and GMD Launch Support Systems hardware
• PE License in Civil/Structural Engineering
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
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. 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 Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.

Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

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    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

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  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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