Aeronautical Engineer III (Data Analysis & Programming)

Requisition ID: 24935ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: $50 LMRecognitionRelocation: PossibleType: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: SecretFinal Clearance: Top SecretPay Transparency: $95,900.00 - $178,100.00Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: SpaceBusiness Unit: SpaceStandard Job DescriptionSpace 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!For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. We are a community of engineers looking for an enthusiastic Aeronautical Engineer to join the tight-knit group. The Fleet Ballistic Missile program has been of Lockheed Martin’s premier Lines of Businesses that prioritizes partnership, integrity, and reliability. Become a part of a highly-skilled analysis team for missiles and spacecraft systems!Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer Sr to join our Missile Flight Sciences organization in Littleton, CO! This position will have the exciting opportunity support the Aerothermal team, and the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:• Utilizing programming skills (C++) to modernize internal analysis tools• Processing large historical and recent datasets to drive modeling advancements• Taking full ownership of advancing plume modeling capabilities• Conducting occasional computational fluid dynamics analysis• Supporting the development of missile hardware by providing key analysis insights• Supporting post-flight test analysis to develop modeling correlations• Working and interacting with multiple engineering fields across multiple sites• Supporting internal peer reviews• Providing documentation to support key discussions, present analysis data to engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and program leadership at technical interchange meetings and program milestone design reviewsThe information below reflects the standard job description for this position:Designs, develops, and tests a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight. Establishes structural specifications, performs stress analysis, and conducts performance tests.Basic Qualifications• Proficiency in C++ or similar language• Demonstrated mathematical, statistical, analytical, and data processing skills• Understanding of parallel computing and its applications to computational analysis• Prior work experience or familiar with one or more of the following topics: aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, computational fluid dynamics• Active Secret clearance; must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance; US citizenship is requiredDesired Skills• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including MS Office proficiency• Extensive programming experience in C++• Experience with processing large datasets• Experience in or understanding of rarified gas dynamics• Demonstrated experience in computational fluid dynamics• Experience with Linux environments and using High-Performance Computing systems• Strong technical writing proficiency• Active/Current Top Secret clearance or eligible for Top Secret clearance• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practicePay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.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.