Job Description
You will be the Thermal Analysis Mechanical Engineer for the Mechanical Analysis team within Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (MFC). Our team pioneers thermal and structural analysis solutions that enable precision engagement systems for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, NASA, allied forces, and civilian nuclear power customers.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Thermal Analysis Mechanical Engineer you will lead the creation and validation of thermal models for mechanical, structural, optical, and electronic assemblies. You'll work side by side with designers, suppliers, and test engineers to guarantee that every component meets rigorous performance, reliability, and safety specifications.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Researching and developing viable thermal and structural solutions for complex systems and components.
• Building, calibrating, and correlating analytical models to support product development decisions.
• Planning and executing performance, structural, and thermal tests; capturing and interpreting measurement data.
• Documenting and reporting thermal and structural performance results for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assessing design concepts against specification limits, reliability targets, and cost constraints.
• Collaborating with material and parts suppliers-including plastics, composites, metals, ceramics, additive manufactured parts, fans, blowers, heat sinks, and thermal interface materials-to source optimal solutions.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Orlando, FL.
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 a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications
Must have a minimum of 7 years of professional experience in Thermal Engineering or Thermal Analysis with knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics.
Experience with CFD solvers, preferably FloEFD 2021.3 (or higher) OR other comparable CFD pre/postprocessors. Experience with FEM solvers, preferably Siemens SimCenter 3D 2020 Thermal (or higher) OR other comparable FEM pre/postprocessors.
Desired skills
Proficiency in active thermal control hydraulics and refrigeration, as it relates in the Aerospace sector.
Demonstrated thermal test planning and
execution skills. Demonstrated strength in either thermal analysis with a desire to learn more. Demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills for generating test plans, test reports, documentation and potentially
proposals are necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft
Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with FORTRAN style input decks OR
other comparable computer language.
Experience with ablative thermal protection
systems.
Ability to work remotely
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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.
