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Spacecraft Thermal EngineerLockheed Martin • Englewood, CO, US
Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

Lockheed Martin • Englewood, CO, US
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Overview

Space 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.

As a Spacecraft Design Thermal Engineer you will be responsible for performing preliminary and detailed thermal design and analysis on spacecraft components and subsystems (Propulsion, etc.), as well as performing comprehensive modelling of the entire spacecraft thermal system using standardized processes and tools (Thermal Desktop, SINDA, TSS). Other related responsibilities include :

  • Providing technical memos and recommendations to data packages to support peer and customer reviews
  • Presenting resultant design and analysis data to the spacecraft design / engineering team, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical exchange meetings and formal design reviews
  • Providing review, interpretation, flow-down and implementation of program requirements
  • Performing thermal engineering support for multi-week Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing at the Denver, CO and Sunnyvale, CA LM facilities.
  • Work interactively with multiple engineering fields in a fast-paced environment to develop cost-effective solutions to thermal control requirements which also satisfy producibility objectives defined by Manufacturing and Quality groups

To promote the sharing of ideas, we at Lockheed Martin champion a work environment that supports differences and big-picture thinking. You have opportunities to play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Work / life balance
  • Career development
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Rewards & recognition
  • LI-CS1

    Basic Qualifications

  • Professional work experience in some / all of the following : Thermophysics & Heat transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, computer programming
  • Experience with thermal analysis and software tools such as Thermal Desktop, SINDA, TSS or other relevant tool
  • Knowledge of requirements development and management
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills
  • Ability to occasionally support 24 / 7 activities.
  • Ability to obtain / maintain DoD Top Secret clearance; US Citizenship required
  • Desired Skills

  • 7+ years experience with : thermophysics, heat transfer, aerodynamics, gas dynamics, propulsion, computational fluid dynamics, and computer programming
  • Experience with thermal hardware (MLI, Thermal Blankets), propulsion systems, fluid systems, component analysis and testing.
  • Spacecraft or aerospace 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.
  • Willingness to mentor less experienced thermal engineers
  • Active or Current DoD Top Secret clearance
  • 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 : 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 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 : 9x80 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, 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.

    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.

    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

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