Propulsion Performance Engineer - Level 4

Job Description

You will be the Propulsion Performance Engineer - Level 4 for the Propulsion Team which is responsible for advancing propulsion system performance across aircraft, missiles, and power-plant programs.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Propulsion Performance Engineer - Level 4 you will be responsible for delivering high-fidelity performance analyses, guiding integration efforts, and ensuring that propulsion solutions meet rigorous flight-performance criteria.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and validating propulsion system models and performance predictions for new air-vehicle concepts.
• Analyzing aircraft/engine interfaces, identifying optimization opportunities, and assessing risk.
• Coordinating with aircraft design teams and engine manufacturers to define propulsion performance requirements.
• Mentoring junior engineers and leading technical reviews of propulsion analyses.
• Supporting program travel and on-site testing to verify installed propulsion performance.

What's In It For You

We are Lockheed Martin. *3 DAYS OFF every weekend with our flexible 4/10 work schedule! We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative, results-driven professional with strong communication and presentation skills. You have deep experience in propulsion performance analysis, stress assessment, and system integration, and you enjoy mentoring junior team members while working closely with cross-functional Aeronautics disciplines and external propulsion partners.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain an Interim Secret clearance to start.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX • Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or equivalent engineering discipline, equivalent experience and combined education considered
• Prior experience in gas turbine performance modeling and/or analysis
• Demonstrated understanding of thermodynamics and jet propulsion fundamentals

Desired skills

• Proficient in NPSS, Python, C++, or similar languages
• Matlab or Simulink software packages
• Experience interfacing with customers and suppliers
• Experience leading and interfacing with other functional teams

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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Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $120,100 - $208,150. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.