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The Thermal & Structural Materials Engineer will work in a growing team in modelling and simulation for the AMTI (Advanced Materials & Technology Insertion) team supporting the development cycle - from conceptual thermal-structural design through detailed finite element modeling, ground test verification, and flight test analysis - ensuring high-performing systems that survive the most extreme aerothermal environments. The candidate will serve as a technical leader, driving thermal and structural architecture decisions and verification strategies across programs.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nSupport thermal and thermo-structural design and analysis of hypersonic and unmanned air vehicles at conceptual, preliminary and detailed design maturities.\nDefine thermal-structural system architectures and material selection strategies for vehicles operating in sustained high-speed, high-temperature flight environments.\nPerform coupled fluid-thermal-structural analysis of flight vehicles using high-fidelity physics CFD and FEA methods, including conjugate heat transfer and thermal-structural coupling for metallics, composites and coatings.\nLead test and evaluation (T&E) planning and execution, including test requirement development, ground-test article design, instrumentation planning and data acquisition strategy for thermal and thermal-structural test campaigns.\nCollaborate across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, electrical and systems engineering teams to deliver integrated vehicle solutions.\nWhat’s In It For You\nWe are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to pursue bold challenges, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.\nWho You Are\nYou are a technical leader with deep expertise in thermal-structural analysis, material modeling, and high-fidelity simulation. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate complex results clearly, and drive decisions that shape high-performance vehicle designs. Your experience with CFD, FEA, and scripting tools enables you to create robust models and guide multidisciplinary teams toward mission success.\nFurther Information About This Opportunity\nMUST 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.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field.\nProfessional experience in aerospace thermal or thermal-structural engineering, propulsion or high temperature/high-speed flight environments.\nDesired Skills\nIndependent thinker and self-reliant to maintain skills, knowledge, and expertise.\nMaster's or Ph.D. with emphasis preferred on thermal - fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, advanced power and propulsion, structures, aircraft, missile or hypersonic vehicle programs.\nPrior formal role or certification in test and evaluation (DT&E/OT&E), including experience defining test matrices, pass/fail criteria, and qualification test plans.\nDirect test and evaluation experience, including ground test planning, thermal/environmental instrumentation, data acquisition, and test-to-analysis correlation.\nStrong programming skills in software such as MATLAB, Python or similar for tool development and automated data reduction.\nDemonstrated expertise building and running finite element models for coupled thermal-structural loading and fluid-thermal analysis in ANSYS (Fluent/Mechanical), COMSOL Multiphysics, CREO, NASTRAN, Abaqus, Thermal Desktop, SINDA or equivalent FEA/CFD tools.\nExperience with chemical kinetics, finite-rate chemistry, or ablation/erosion modeling.\nFlight, power or propulsion test experience, including instrumentation design, telemetry, and post-flight thermal-structural reconstruction.\nExperience with specialized thermal ground test facilities (arc-jet, radiant heating, thermal-vacuum).\nMaterial characterization experience at elevated temperatures for ceramics, coatings, or high-temperature composites.\nExperience leading integrated product teams (IPTs) or mentoring junior engineers as a technical lead.\nExperience preparing formal technical documentation, including test procedures and verification reports.\nCAD experience with SolidWorks, Siemens NX or CATIA.\nActive U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance.\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nBenefits 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.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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