Fuel System Architect

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Aircraft Fuel System Engineer to design, integrate, and test complex fuel storage and distribution systems for advanced aviation platforms. You will analyze fluid dynamics, manage system requirements, and ensure strict compliance with safety and airworthiness regulations.

The ideal candidate has a strong aerospace engineering background, hands-on experience with fuel components, and proficiency in fluid system modeling software, including FloMASTER, MATLAB/Simulink,

Qualifications

• . Must have a Bachelor's degree and aerospace or mechanical engineering background.
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• Must understand incompressible flow, pressure drop calculations, and fuel system architectures.
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• Experience with fuel components such as pumps, valves, probes, manifolds, and ullage management systems.
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• Proficiency with FloMASTER, MATLAB/Simulink, or AMESIM for thermal-fluid modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and test complex fuel storage and distribution systems for advanced aviation platforms.
• Analyze fluid dynamics to optimize performance and safety.
• Manage system requirements and verify compliance with safety and airworthiness regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support qualification activities.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Pressure drop calculations

Fuel system architectures

Fuel components (pumps, valves, probes

Thermal-fluid tools

ESD design

Flow loops testing

MIL-HDBK-516 safety guidelines

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FloMASTER

MATLAB/Simulink

AMESIM

Job description

Standard Job Description

Advanced Development Programs is seeking an Aircraft Fuel System Engineer to design, integrate, and test complex fuel storage and distribution systems for advanced aviation platforms. In this role, you will analyze fluid dynamics, manage system requirements, and ensure strict compliance with safety and airworthiness regulations. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in aerospace engineering, hands-on experience with fuel components, and proficiency in fluid system modeling software.

Standard Job Description

Advanced Development Programs is seeking an Aircraft Fuel System Engineer to design, integrate, and test complex fuel storage and distribution systems for advanced aviation platforms. In this role, you will analyze fluid dynamics, manage system requirements, and ensure strict compliance with safety and airworthiness regulations. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in aerospace engineering, hands-on experience with fuel components, and proficiency in fluid system modeling software.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Firm understanding of incompressible flow, pressure drop calculations, fuel system architectures
• Design experience with fuel components such as: pumps, valves, probes, manifolds, and ullage management systems
• Proficiency in thermal-fluid tools like FloMASTER, MATLAB/Simulink, or AMESIM

Desired Skills

• Application of lightning isolation, electrostatic discharge (ESD) suppression, and intrinsic safety design methodologies
• Hands-on development of physical flow loops, fuel component test rigs, and environmental qualification setups
• Direct working knowledge of MIL-HDBK-516 (or civilian equivalents) fuel system safety guidelines
• Active secret clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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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.