2018-06-12
Lockheed Martin (www.lockheedmartin.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
contract
Bethesda
Maryland
United States
Become part of our team as an in-country engineer for the KF-X effort. This program provides technical assistance to Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to develop an advanced, multi-role fighter for the Republic of Korea Air Force. This position will be located in Sacheon, South Korea, and responsibilities include:
? Design criteria - Review dynamic loads criteria (Airworthiness, structural design criteria, etc).
? Dynamic Loads Analysis (Dynamic Response Analysis):
- Consult across the entire dynamic loads analysis procedure.
- Review the ground rules for store loading configurations for dynamic loads analysis.
- Review and estimate the dynamic loads analysis model and results for:
* Store ejection, buffeting, wake encounter, Power Spectral Density/discrete gust.
* Dynamic landing, bumps and dips during taxi, arrested landing.
- Review and support the selection of critical load conditions and external loads mapping methodology.
- Prepare for design reviews related to dynamic loads, and plan ahead what to do and how to handle the dynamic loads issues for ground/flight test.
In addition to strong technical skills, the candidate should have a track record of success working in diverse groups where attention to the customer is paramount. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert and train and mentor customer engineers. Upon selection, the candidate will receive details of the long-term benefits package associated with this international assignment.
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Candidate must be able to relocate internationally.
Basic Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following:
? Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college
? 7+ years related experience to dynamic loads on high performance aircraft
? Experience mentoring or training engineers on diverse teams
Desired skills
The following are desired:
? Over the fifteen years? experience in managing design criteria and conducting the dynamic loads analysis for high performance fighter airframes, and leading the airframe-scale development project.
? Ability to thoroughly review and make recommendations for KAI?s dynamic analysis model and results. KAI uses Fortran and Matlab as programming languages, NASTRAN/ZAERO as aeroelasticity solvers, and VI-Aircraft as landing simulation solver. Experience in these tools is a plus.
Additionally:
? Exceptional interpersonal skills
? Experience with military or government programs
? Experience working with international customers, particularly the Korean Government or culture
? Experience with Export Control Compliance
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin?s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers? toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where we?re engineering a better tomorrow.
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.
Job Location(s): Bethesda Maryland