Aeronautical Engineer Staff - Hypersonics (Level 4)

Job Description

The coolest jobs on this planet... or any other... are with Lockheed Martin Space

OVERVIEW:

Space is entering a new era-and Lockheed Martin Space is helping lead it.

Our engineers, scientists, and innovators are solving some of the world's most complex technical challenges while building the spacecraft and technologies that protect nations, advance discovery, and expand what's possible beyond Earth.

At Lockheed Martin, your work has real impact. Every day our teams design and deliver satellites and spacecraft that:

Provide early warning for severe weather and global threats
Connect troops and critical missions across the globe
Enable GPS navigation for billions of people
Support exploration and scientific discovery beyond our planet

But going to space is just the beginning. What matters most is what happens once we get there.

We're developing the next generation of intelligent satellites-spacecraft that operate like "smartphones in orbit," with software that can be updated in flight to adapt to changing mission needs. These innovations are redefining what's possible in space.

If you're driven to solve hard problems, push technical boundaries, and contribute to missions that truly matter, we want you on our team.

Lockheed Martin Space - Your Mission is Ours.

What does this role look like?

As an Aeronautical Engineer, You Will:

Apply advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools to the design and analysis of flight vehicles and space systems
Perform CAD geometry manipulation, meshing, solution setup, and execution on local and remote Linux-based computing clusters
Conduct post-processing of simulation data, generating engineering datasets, plots, and visualizations to support analysis and decision-making
Analyze complex fluid flow phenomena, including compressibility, turbulence, and heat transfer effects
Perform aerodynamic and fluid dynamic analyses supporting missile systems, launch vehicles, re-entry vehicles, and satellite platforms
Develop technical documentation and engineering memos, providing recommendations to support design decisions and program milestones
Present analysis results to internal engineering teams, program leadership, and customer representatives during technical interchange meetings and program reviews
Support program schedules and critical milestones, with occasional extended hours during key test or analysis activities

Important Details

This position is full-time onsite at our Huntsville, AL campus.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, thus ship is required.

Basic Qualifications

8 years of professional work experience performing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Aerospace vehicles

Experience in modeling, simulation, analysis, or experimentation of high speed aerodynamics

Experience in leading or supervising research activities

Experience or a strong educational background in some/all the following disciplines: hypersonic aerodynamics, gas dynamics, computational fluid dynamics, and computer programming (C/C++, Matlab, Python)

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, thus ship is required

Desired skills

Experience with solvers used by NASA for entry vehicles, e.g. FUN3D, Loci/CHEM,

Prior experience developing and analyzing hypersonic thermochemically reacting flow fields.

Strong mathematical and analytic skills

Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal, be self-motivated, and be able and willing to support multiple projects

Expertise in using the following software packages for grid generation and CFD similar to: Pointwise, Fluent, ANSA and TecPlot. Experience with Missile configuration design and pre and post flight missile performance analysis.

Experience in planning and conducting wind tunnel tests.

Master's degree or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering

#SpaceFlightScience

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 $104,500 - $184,115. 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 $120,100 - $208,150. 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.