Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer Sr to join our Missile Flight Sciences organization in Littleton, CO! This position will have the exciting opportunity support the Aerothermal team, and the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Utilizing programming skills (C++) to modernize internal analysis tools
Processing large historical and recent datasets to drive modeling advancements
Taking full ownership of advancing plume modeling capabilities
Conducting occasional computational fluid dynamics analysis
Supporting the development of missile hardware by providing key analysis insights
Supporting post-flight test analysis to develop modeling correlations
Working and interacting with multiple engineering fields across multiple sites
Supporting internal peer reviews
Providing documentation to support key discussions, present analysis data to engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and program leadership at technical interchange meetings and program milestone design reviews
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
Designs, develops, and tests a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight. Establishes structural specifications, performs stress analysis, and conducts performance tests.
Basic Qualifications
Proficiency in C++ or similar language
Demonstrated mathematical, statistical, analytical, and data processing skills
Understanding of parallel computing and its applications to computational analysis
Prior work experience or familiar with one or more of the following topics: aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, computational fluid dynamics
Active Secret clearance; must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance; US citizenship is required
Desired Skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including MS Office proficiency
Extensive programming experience in C++
Experience with processing large datasets
Experience in or understanding of rarified gas dynamics
Demonstrated experience in computational fluid dynamics
Experience with Linux environments and using High-Performance Computing systems
Strong technical writing proficiency
Active/Current Top Secret clearance or eligible for Top Secret clearance
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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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.
