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Lockheed Martin
Senior Thermal Engineer, Orion Program
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A Thermal Engineer specializes in in thermodynamics used in the fields of heat transfers and energy conversion.
$118,728 / year median in Florida
+10% projected growth
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Description:
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.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field, with 3+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
- Thorough knowledge of heat transfer and thermodynamic principles and their practical engineering application.
- Experience executing engineering design, analysis, and verification across the product development lifecycle.
- Proficiency with CAD and thermal analysis tools (e.g., Creo, Thermal Desktop, ANSYS, or equivalent).
- Apply creative and innovative solutions and resolve anomalous performance issues across any component of the thermal system.
- Experience with test planning and execution.
Desired Skills:
- Hands on experience with Thermal Desktop and
SINDA/FLUINT.
- Experience using Python for scripting, data analysis, or model automation.
- Familiarity with first order heat transfer hand calculations.
- Experience designing spacecraft thermal control systems and hardware.
- Strong analytical skills for design and analysis of spacecraft thermal control subsystems, including the ability to lead investigations of complex thermal issues.
- Engineering and operational experience with spacecraft thermal control subsystem hardware and software.
- Experience with testing thermal hardware in complex systems, both planning and execution or appropriate background and aptitude for skill development.
- Exposure to integration and test (I&T) operations, such as MLI blankets installation and inspection of passive/active thermal control features.
- Ability and willingness to perform technical tasks during non-standard shifts, including 24/7 Thermal Cycle, TVAC, and launch support, with occasional extended hours.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent technical communication skills, including the ability to document and present analytical results to cross-functional stakeholders.
SpaceFlightScience Clearance Level:
None 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 toWork 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 thisPosition:
9x80 every other Friday off 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.