Mechanical Engineer/Thermal Analyst

Lockheed Martin Space, a leader in pioneering technologies, is actively seeking a Mechanical Engineer/Thermal Analyst to join our esteemed Remote Sensing Organization. This role demands a candidate with a extensive foundation in heat transfer analysis and hands-on experience in the field.

The selected individual will be entrusted with the critical responsibility of conducting both preliminary and detailed thermal designs and analyses for various components and subsystems. Furthermore, the role involves comprehensive modeling of the spacecraft’s thermal dynamics using industry-standard processes and resources such as Thermal Desktop and SINDA.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct thorough evaluation of thermal management requirements, leveraging critical thinking models and tests to ensure optimal thermal control strategies.
• Generate and provide detailed technical memos and recommendations to enhance data packages, facilitating effective peer and customer reviews.
• Present design and analysis data with clarity and precision to the spacecraft design/engineering team, customer technical representatives, and Program Management team during technical exchange meetings and formal design reviews.
• Offer insightful review, interpretation, flow-down, and implementation of program requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Collaborate proactively with various engineering disciplines in a dynamic environment to devise cost-effective thermal control solutions.
• Provide essential thermal engineering support during extensive Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing and other ground testing activities, contributing to the project’s success.

If you have the drive, expertise, and passion for thermal engineering within the space sector, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of space technology
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with Space standard thermal analysis tools such as Thermal Desktop
• A deep understanding of heat transfer principles and their practical applications.
• Relevant knowledge and experience in spacecraft thermal systems, demonstrating the ability to handle complex thermal challenges.
• Proficiency with standard thermal analysis tools, ensuring accurate and efficient thermal modeling and analysis.
• Current Top Secret Clearance
Desired Skills:
• Knowledge of finite element modeling and thermal protection materials
• Spacecraft component thermal vacuum testing experience, including test procedure development, instrumentation definition, test direction and post-test model correlation
• Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with a commitment to Mission Success.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 9×80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Washington or Washington DC is $100,400 – $192,500 . 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.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $115,500 – $217,500. 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.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First