Senior Hypersonic Flight Research Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia Advanced Systems & Technologies is seeking a Senior Hypersonic Research Engineer to lead R&D efforts in high-speed flight and guided weapons technologies. The role involves developing models, simulations, and experimental methods while coordinating with universities, government, and industry partners.

You will apply aerospace and mechanical engineering expertise across CFD/FEA, materials, and control systems, and you’ll manage multidisciplinary projects with budget and

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification (Master’s or PhD) or equivalent research experience.
• Experience in defence R&D programs.
• Experience designing, building, and integrating high speed flight vehicles and conducting flight-test operations.
• Knowledge of high-temperature materials, CFD, FEA, Guidance and Control, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects and managing budgets, schedules and research partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver research, development, testing and evaluation of high-speed flight and guided weapon technologies.
• Develop and apply engineering models, simulations and experimental methods to investigate emerging technologies and solve complex technical challenges.
• Lead multidisciplinary R&D projects, managing budgets, schedules, resources and deliverables.
• Build collaborative partnerships with universities, government, and industry.
• Contribute to broader research activities and business development.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

CAD design

Programming: Python/C++/MATLAB

Project management

Technical writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in relevant field

Tools

CFD

FEA

3D CAD

Job description

Lockheed Martin Australia Advanced Systems & Technologies is seeking a Senior Hypersonic Research Engineer to lead R&D efforts in high-speed flight and guided weapons technologies. The role involves developing models, simulations, and experimental methods while coordinating with universities, government, and industry partners.

You will apply aerospace and mechanical engineering expertise across CFD/FEA, materials, and control systems, and you’ll manage multidisciplinary projects with budget and