Stress Analysis Engineer - Level 3

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Job Description :

You will be the Stress Analysis Engineer - Level 3 for the F-35 Fuselage and MRB Stress Analysis Team which is responsible for delivering structural integrity solutions for the F‑35 airframe to support Production and Modification.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Stress Analysis Engineer - Level 3 you will be responsible for creating and validating stress analyses that ensure the safety and performance of metallic aircraft structures. Your work will directly support production and sustainment efforts while advancing toolsets that streamline the MRB workflow.

Your responsibilities will include:

Perform stress analysis on metallic materials, sizing detail parts and assessing strength of primary and secondary aircraft structures.

Support Production and Sustainment Material Review Board (MRB) repairs to verify that discrepant parts meet required strength standards.

Post‑process finite‑element model (FEM) results and quickly determine internal airframe loads to guide repair dispositions.

Collaborate with the MRB to craft dispositions for complex repairs.

Develop and apply new tools and processes that improve efficiency of the MRB workflow.

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‑focused engineer with strong expertise in stress analysis and finite‑element methods. You thrive in an environment where independent problem solving is balanced with critical reviews, and you bring a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable repair strategies. Your commitment to safety, precision, and continuous improvement makes this role a perfect fit for you.

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 be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering technical discipline such as Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering

• Experience with structural analysis of primary and secondary metallic and/or composite airframe structure

• Experience in Material Review Board (MRB) or Liaison stress analysis to support production aircraft

Desired Skills

• Experience with free-body diagrams, classical hand calculations, Finite Element Modeling and Analysis including pre- and post-processing

• Experience using LINUX and Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, and additional programing languages, like Python.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to collaborate in a team-based environment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

• For (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.

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