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Lockheed Martin · 20 hours ago

Thermal Engineer Senior

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense technology, and they are seeking a Thermal Analysis Mechanical Engineer to join their Mechanical Analysis team. In this role, you will lead the creation and validation of thermal models, collaborate with various stakeholders, and ensure that components meet performance and safety specifications.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Thermal analysisThermal test planningActive thermal controlFORTRANComparable languageAblative thermal protectionAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

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

Preferred

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
Existing Secret Clearance

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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