Aeronautical Engineer - Hypersonic Aerodynamics

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.

In this role you will be supporting Aerodynamics analysis team as an Aeronautical Engineer - Hypersonic Aerodynamics where you will work on the development of a sophisticated state-of-the-art aerodynamics product in a world class Integrated Product Development environment.

As an Aero Engineer you will integrate all flight regimes including hypersonic.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assist the program with proposal preparedness and execution activities
Performing a variety of aerodynamics analyses related to rocket systems with a particular emphasis on hypersonics and high altitude rarefied gas environments possibly including plume analysis.
Creating technical memos.
Providing input to data packages to support peer and customer reviews.
Presenting analysis results to internal engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel during technical exchange meetings.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package.

Basic Qualifications

Knowledge of aerodynamic forces and moments.
Knowledge of hypersonics and high altitude rarefied gas environments possibly including plume analysis.
Familiarity with creating technical memos.
Presenting analysis results.
Active or Current Top Secret Clearance needed to start and preferably previous Special Access Program experience; ship Required

Desired skills

Bachelors degree in Physics, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline and/or equivalent education and experience
Hypersonic Aero/Thermal experience
DSMC analysis
Plume analysis
CFD Meshing - Pointwise preferred
CFD experience - Fluent, GASP, Cart3D, CBAERO, Star-CCM+ preferred
CFD Post-processing
Large dataset post-processing experience
Software development / programming experience (Fortran, C, Python, Matlab, etc)
Integrated system level modeling and simulation
Linux experience
MS Office experience

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EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

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