Aeronautical Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics seeks an Aeronautical Engineer Sr to support the Fort Worth Thermodynamics team and advance aircraft design and development. The role focuses on thermal and environmental systems analysis for advanced programs.

The candidate should have a degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace or Mechanical engineering, 3+ years in thermal analysis, and experience coding in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or Fortran. Active Secret Clearance is a plus, with collaboration across senior leaders.

Qualifications

• It states a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace or Mechanical engineering.
• Experience applying thermal science principles in real-world environments is required.
• Ability to build tools or models using Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or Fortran.

Responsibilities

• Support F-35, IFG, and ADP lines of business in thermal area.
• Analyze Thermal Structural, Bay Ventilation, ECS, PTMS, and TMS aspects.
• Contribute to Thermal Avionics integration, test, and qualification.
• Collaborate with customers and senior management as needed.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Python

Fortran

C++

Communication with customers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace or Mechanical engineering

Advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Active Secret Clearance

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Siemens Amesim

Siemens Simcenter 3D Thermal

Thermal Desktop

Job description

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer Sr to support the Fort Worth Thermodynamics team and continue our tradition of creativity in aircraft design and development.

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer Sr to support the Fort Worth Thermodynamics team and continue our tradition of creativity in aircraft design and development.

What You Will Be Doing

The Aeronautical Engineer Sr will support F-35, Integrated Fighter Group (IFG), and Advanced Development Programs (ADP) Lines of Business in these areas of technical competencies:

• Thermal Structural Analysis
• Bay Ventilation Analysis
• Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Power and Thermal Management Systems (PTMS)
• Thermal Management Systems (TMS)
• Thermal Avionics Integration, Test, and Qualification

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Aeronautical, Aerospace or Mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience applying thermal science principles, tools, and processes in real world engineering or research environments
• 1+years of experience designing and developing code or scripts in common languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Fortran) to build tools, libraries, or simulation capabilities that enable thermal science analyses, modeling, and optimization

Desired Skills

• Proficiency with the following analysis software:
• MATLAB/Simulink
• Siemens Amesim
• Siemens Simcenter 3D Thermal
• Thermal Desktop
• Proficiency writing the following programming languages:
• Python
• Fortran
• C++
• Experience with test engineering, instrumentation, data collection, and/or test reports
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers and senior management.
• Experience applying AI/ML to thermal sciences applications, including model training and validation, with familiarity in integrating agentic AI into traditional engineering tools
• Advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Active Secret Clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.