Entry Level Physicist Jobs in Highlands Ranch, CO

Job Description
This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger.
This is where the best are built.
Come join our team as our next Entry-Level Orion Stress Analyst!
Your duties will include the providing on-site stress analysis and structural test support of flight hardware as part of the Orion Production Engineering team. Tasks will include providing timely stress analyses to guide the disposition of flight hardware discrepancies, assisting acceptance tests of composite and metallic structures, and coordinating with the Engineering team to develop problem resolutions in support of ATLO. Other duties may include:
• Perform stress and fracture analyses in support of Engineering release
• Coordinate with Loads & Dynamics on component and structures environments
• Support structural qualification testing
• Coordinate with Systems Engineering on verification tasks
• Generate performance metrics and status reports for Program Management
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautics, Astronautics, Physics or related from an accredited college or university.
• Hardware experience, including design, analysis, assembly, Integration and Test
• US Citizenship required for this role
Desired skills
• Ability to learn and apply new analytical techniques necessary to perform structural analysis
• Experience with classical and/or finite element stress analysis
• Knowledge of structural characteristics and mechanical joints with ability to determine detailed load paths through complex systems
• Experience with FEMAP finite element model pre/post processor
• Basic knowledge of and experience with NASTRAN finite element solver
• Knowledge of human rated structural verification requirements of spacecraft structures
• Experience with NASA's Fracture Control system
• Experience performing crack growth analysis with NASGRO
• Experience in manufacturing environment and dispositioning of discrepant hardware
• Experience with static structural testing
• Experience performing fatigue analysis
• Experience analyzing composite material systems
• Experience with TMP Slim/Vision
• Knowledgeable of, and possesses experience with, NASA's Artemis Program
• Experience using EPDM Windchill
• Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Computer programming experience in Matlab, C++, Python, Linux, or similar
• US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain or maintain a Secret security clearance
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
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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.
Other Important Information
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.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $57,500 - $101,430. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $66,200 - $114,655. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.