Senior Thermal Protection System Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work options

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

FSA

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Missile Thermal Analyst to perform preliminary and detailed thermal design and analysis on thermal protection systems (TPS). You will model the entire missile thermal system using NX Thermal and related tools, and work with interdisciplinary teams.

The role requires active Top Secret clearance, strong analytical skills, and experience with TPS sizing and testing. Excellent communication and ability to present data in reviews are valued.

Qualifications

• Professional work experience in Thermophysics & Heat transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, TPS.
• Experience with thermal analysis and software tools NX Thermal, FIAT, ACE, AHEAT, ATAC, CMA.
• Active or Current Top Secret Clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• As Missile Thermal Analyst, perform preliminary and detailed thermal design and analysis on TPS, and model the entire missile thermal system using NX Thermal.
• Provide technical memos and data package recommendations to support peer and customer reviews.
• Present design and analysis data to engineering teams, customer representatives, and Program Office at reviews.
• Review, interpret, flow-down and implement program requirements.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering fields to develop cost-effective thermal solutions.

Skills

Thermophysics & Heat transfer

Fluid Mechanics

Aerodynamics

Thermal Protection Systems

Strong mathematical and analytical

Excellent verbal/written communication

Tools

NX Thermal

FIAT

ACE

AHEAT

ATAC

CMA

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.

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.

Responsibilities

As a Missile Thermal Analyst you will be responsible for performing preliminary and detailed thermal design and analysis on thermal protection systems (TPS), as well as performing comprehensive modelling of the entire missile thermal system using standardized processes and tools (NX Thermal). Other related responsibilities include:

• Providing technical memos and recommendations to data packages to support peer and customer reviews
• Presenting resultant design and analysis data to the design/engineering team, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical exchange meetings and formal design reviews
• Providing review, interpretation, flow-down and implementation of program requirements
• Work interactively with multiple engineering fields in a fast-paced environment to develop cost-effective solutions to thermal requirements.

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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

• Professional work experience in some/all of the following: Thermophysics & Heat transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)
• Experience with thermal analysis and software tools such as NX Thermal, FIAT, ACE, AHEAT, ATAC, and/or CMA
• Experience in TPS sizing, testing, test planning, and reporting
• Active or Current Top Secret Clearance needed to start, preferably with previous Special Access Program experience; US Citizenship Required

Desired Skills

• Experience in arc-jet testing
• Experience in aerothermal environments mapping
• Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills

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.

Benefit Overview

• 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
• 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.