Lockheed Martin · 18 hours ago
Flight Sciences Structural Loads and Dynamics Engineer
Edwards, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLockheed Martin is seeking a Flight Sciences Structural Loads and Dynamics Engineer to work within a small team focused on F-35 Envelope Expansion and Flight Sciences Weapons Integration. The role involves integrating and testing weapon systems on aircraft, conducting loads analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols and airworthiness regulations.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Candidate will integrate and test various weapon systems onto aircraft platforms, including the development of system design, testing, and certification plans
Candidate will provide technical expertise in the development and testing of loads analysis, conducting pre-flight load predictions across all flight phases
Candidates will develop and maintain technical documentation, including defining test plans and monitoring data during flight tests to evaluate structural performance
Candidate will be responsible for tracking instrumentation sensor placement, repairs, and troubleshooting, such as strain gauges and accelerometers and ensure test campaigns meet safety protocols and airworthiness regulations
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen
Candidate will work within a small team of Structural Discipline Engineers in the pursuit of F-35 Envelope Expansion and Flight Sciences Weapons Integration
Candidate will integrate and test various weapon systems onto aircraft platforms, including the development of system design, testing, and certification plans
Candidate will provide technical expertise in the development and testing of loads analysis, conducting pre-flight load predictions across all flight phases
Candidates will develop and maintain technical documentation, including defining test plans and monitoring data during flight tests to evaluate structural performance
Candidate will be responsible for tracking instrumentation sensor placement, repairs, and troubleshooting, such as strain gauges and accelerometers
Ensure test campaigns meet safety protocols and airworthiness regulations
Preferred
Envelope expansion experience
Experience with IADS real time and test data request post flight test tools
Experience in post flight test data requests and analysis
Experience in static loads analysis, structural analysis, aero/performance, stability and control, mass properties
Conduct pre-flight load predictions
Calculate various static loads
Experience leading a team providing technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers
Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and driving collaboration with cross-functional teams
Experience managing resources, prioritize tasks, and driving program execution working with weapon assets
Understanding of FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, and Root Cause Corrective Action
Benefits
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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