Flight Sciences Hypersonic Thermal Engineer

This role is for a Flight Sciences Hypersonic Thermal Engineer at Lockheed Martin in Huntsville, Alabama. The position involves applying expertise in thermophysics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and aerodynamics to design and analyze thermal systems for hypersonic vehicles. Responsibilities include coordinating thermal protection system design, integrating data from various teams, and performing detailed thermal analyses. This is an onsite, full-time position for experienced professionals.

Must Have

• Professional work experience in Thermophysics & Heat transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, computer programming
• Familiarity with thermal analysis and software tools such as Thermal Desktop, SINDA, TSS
• Knowledge of requirements development and management
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Experience in mechanical engineering principals
• US Citizen
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Good to Have

• Account for all possible thermal heating methods (conduction, convection, solar and Earth radiation, albedo, free molecular heating, etc.) experienced throughout mission
• Coordinate TPS, component design, and material selection from a thermal POV
• Collaborate, collect, and integrate transient/steady state data from other teams to map onto thermal models as needed for enhanced fidelity
• Perform preliminary hand calculations and 1D models (backside temperatures, bulk temperatures, ablation, erosion, etc.) before maturing analyses
• Collaborate with test team to identify data needs for thermal analysis, including conditioning methods, sensor placements, and environmental factors
• Proficient in NX and NX Simcenter for performing thermal analyses
• Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with generous matching and company contributions
• Professional development (mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement)
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO, paid holidays, jury duty, military obligations)
• Flexible work schedules (Flex-time, 9x80 every other Friday off)

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 713846BR Date posted: Dec. 22, 2025

Description: We will be hosting a hiring event on February 19th in Huntsville, AL. If chosen for an interview, you will have an interview time and location.

We will be interviewing levels 2, 3 and 4 and 5 for roles, on this contract and at this hiring event. The positions are on-site 100% of the time.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Professional work experience in some/all of the following: Thermophysics & Heat transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, computer programming

• Familiarity with thermal analysis and software tools such as Thermal Desktop, SINDA, TSS

• Knowledge of requirements development and management

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills

• Experience in mechanical engineering principals

Desired Skills:

• Account for all possible thermal heating methods (conduction, convection, solar and Earth radiation, albedo, free molecular heating, etc.) experienced throughout mission

• Coordinate TPS, component design, and material selection from a thermal POV

• Collaborate, collect, and integrate transient/steady state data from other teams to map onto thermal models as needed for enhanced fidelity

• Perform preliminary hand calculations and 1D models (backside temperatures, bulk temperatures, ablation, erosion, etc.) before maturing analyses

• Collaborate with test team to identify data needs for thermal analysis, including conditioning methods, sensor placements, and environmental factors

• Proficient in NX and NX Simcenter for performing thermal analyses

• Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: 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: 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 this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off

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

About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

• Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
• Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
• Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

• Collaborative

There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

• Curious

The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

• Goal-oriented

From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

• Proactive

The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

• Problem Solver

You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

• Strategic

You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

Benefits

• ### Healthcare

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

• ### 401(k)/Retirement Plans

Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

• ### Professional Development

We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

• ### Maternity and Paternity Leave

Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

• ### Paid Time Off

We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

• ### Flex-time

Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.