Aeronautical Engineer - Hypersonic Aerodynamics and Hydrodynamics
Lockheed Martin· enterprise· Defense· Oct 14, 2026 · 14d ago
Littleton, CO · Sunnyvale, CA
In office
Full-time
Mid
$94K–$146K est.
Job description
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Our Aerodynamics, Fluids and Performance group is part of the Flight Sciences Enterprise team and works with a variety of programs. Today Lockheed Martin is leading the way in hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of it! We are creating the first hypersonic boost/glide system for the US Army and Navy here on the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program and you will be expected to primarily support CPS. Other support will be needed at times though.
In this role you will be supporting an analysis team as an Aeronautical Engineer performing work spanning from Under Water Launch analysis to Hypersonic Aerodynamics and where you will work on the development of a sophisticated state-of-the-art aerodynamics product in a world class Integrated Product Development environment.
As an Aero Engineer you will integrate all flight regimes from Under Water Launch to hypersonic flight.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Assist the program with proposal preparedness and execution activities
• Performing a variety of aerodynamics/hydrodynamics analyses related to rocket systems with a particular emphasis on hypersonics and high altitude rarefied gas environments possibly including plume analysis.
• Creating technical memos.
• Providing input to data packages to support peer and customer reviews.
• Presenting analysis results to internal engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel during technical exchange meetings.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
Designs, develops, and tests a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight. Establishes structural specifications, performs stress analysis, and conducts performance tests.
Basic Qualifications
• Knowledge of aerodynamic forces and moments.
• Knowledge of hypersonics and high altitude rarefied gas environments possibly including plume analysis.
• Knowledge of hydrodynamics
• Familiarity with creating technical memos.
• Presenting analysis results.
• Ability/Willingness to obtain a Top Secret Clearance; US Citizenship Required
Desired Skills
Bachelors degree in Physics, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline and/or equivalent education and experience
• Hypersonic Aero/Thermal experience
• Hydrodynamics analysis
• DSMC analysis
• Plume analysis
• CFD Meshing – Pointwise preferred
• CFD experience – Fluent, GASP, Cart3D, CBAERO, Star-CCM+ preferred
• CFD Post-processing
• Large dataset post-processing experience
• Software development / programming experience (Fortran, C, Python, Matlab, etc)
• Integrated system level modeling and simulation
• Linux experience
• MS Office experience
• Active or Current Top Secret clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00
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The 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.
Benefits 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.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.
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Dental
Vision
401(K)
Pto
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave