Senior Thermal Protection System Engineer
Lockheed Martin· Defense· Aug 14, 2026 · 3mo agoPosted 74 days ago
Littleton, CO · Sunnyvale, CA · Huntsville, AL · King of Prussia, PA
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$150K–$200K est.
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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.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
As a Missile Thermal Analyst you will be responsible for performing preliminary and detailed thermal design and analysis on thermal protection systems (TPS), as well as performing comprehensive modelling of the entire missile thermal system using standardized processes and tools (NX Thermal). Other related responsibilities include:
•Providing technical memos and recommendations to data packages to support peer and customer reviews
•Presenting resultant design and analysis data to the design/engineering team, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical exchange meetings and formal design reviews
•Providing review, interpretation, flow-down and implementation of program requirements
•Work interactively with multiple engineering fields in a fast-paced environment to develop cost-effective solutions to thermal requirements.
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Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
Basic Qualifications
•Professional work experience in some/all of the following: Thermophysics & Heat transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)
•Experience with thermal analysis and software tools such as NX Thermal, FIAT, ACE, AHEAT, ATAC, and/or CMA
•Experience in TPS sizing, testing, test planning, and reporting
• Active or Current Top Secret Clearance needed to start, preferably with previous Special Access Program experience; US Citizenship Required
Desired Skills
•Experience in arc-jet testing
•Experience in aerothermal environments mapping
•Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
•Strong mathematical and analytical skills
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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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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