The employee must develop solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity, and work without appreciable direction and exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives and approaches to assignment.
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field and/or equivalent work experience
Thorough knowledge of heat transfer and thermodynamic principles and their practical engineering application.
Experience executing engineering design, analysis, and verification across the product development lifecycle.
Proficiency with CAD and thermal analysis tools (e.g., Creo, Thermal Desktop, ANSYS, or equivalent).
Desired Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field, with 5+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
- Ability to apply creative and innovative solutions and resolve anomalous performance issues across any component of the thermal system.
- Excellent technical communication skills, including the ability to document and present analytical results to cross-functional stakeholders
- Hands on experience with Thermal Desktop and SINDA/FLUINT.
Experience using Python for scripting, data analysis, or model automation.
Familiarity with first order heat transfer hand calculations.
Experience designing spacecraft thermal control systems and hardware.
Strong analytical skills for design and analysis of spacecraft thermal control subsystems, including the ability to lead investigations of complex thermal issues.
Engineering and operational experience with spacecraft thermal control subsystem hardware and software.
Experience with testing thermal hardware in complex systems, both planning and execution or appropriate background and aptitude for skill development.
Exposure to integration and test (I&T) operations, such as MLI blankets installation and inspection of passive/active thermal control features.
Experience with test planning and execution.
Ability and willingness to perform technical tasks during non-standard shifts, including 24/7 Thermal Cycle, TVAC, and launch support, with occasional extended hours.
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.
