Aeronautical Engineer III (Data Analysis & Programming)

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Littleton, CO seeks an Aeronautical Engineer Sr to join the Missile Flight Sciences team. The role focuses on advancing plume modeling, CFD analyses, and supporting hardware development through rigorous data-driven insights.

The successful candidate will leverage C++ to modernize tools, process large datasets, and collaborate across engineering disciplines, with an emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and program reviews.

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.
• Active Secret clearance; US citizenship required and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing programming skills 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 with multiple engineering fields across sites and presenting analysis data at reviews.

Skills

C++ language

Communication skills

Technical writing

Tools

C++

Job description

Standard Job Description Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Standard Job Description Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future‑ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you! For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. We are a community of engineers looking for an enthusiastic Aeronautical Engineer to join the tight‑knit group. The Fleet Ballistic Missile program has been of Lockheed Martin’s premier Lines of Businesses that prioritizes partnership, integrity, and reliability. Become a part of a highly‑skilled analysis team for missiles and spacecraft systems!

Responsibilities

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 reviewsProviding 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

Job Description

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 datasetsExperience 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

Benefits

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.