Spacecraft Thermal Analysis Engineer — Flexible Schedule

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Thermal Analysis to support Orion spacecraft thermal analyses, using Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, and related tools. You will work with avionics and propulsion teams to ensure thermal control performance across the spacecraft.

You will generate memos, data packages, and participate in multi-week tests, contributing to producibility objectives and rigorous engineering reviews in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of heat transfer and thermodynamic principles.
• Experience supporting engineering design, analysis, and verification across the product development lifecycle.
• Strong technical writing and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform and own thermal analyses on spacecraft components, subsystems, and the entire spacecraft thermal system using standardized tools.
• Prepare technical memos and data packages for peer and customer technical presentations.
• Support TVAC testing in Cape Canaveral, FL or Denver, CO and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Engineering design experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

Python

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Thermal Analysis to support Orion spacecraft thermal analyses, using Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, and related tools. You will work with avionics and propulsion teams to ensure thermal control performance across the spacecraft.

You will generate memos, data packages, and participate in multi-week tests, contributing to producibility objectives and rigorous engineering reviews in a fast-paced environment.