Aeronautical Engineer - Hypersonic Aerodynamics

Requisition ID: 574ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: $50 LMRecognitionRelocation: PossibleType: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: Top SecretFinal Clearance: Top SecretPay Transparency: $131,100.00 - $243,500.00Experience 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.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.Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practiceThe 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• 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; US Citizenship 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#SpaceFlightSciencePay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $131100.00 - $243500.00At 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.