Manager, Flight Sciences – Aeronautical & Thermal

Lockheed Martin•Huntsville, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space OVERVIEW: Space is a critical domain—connecting our technologies, strengthening our security, and advancing humanity. While some view space as a destination, we see it as a domain of limitless possibility. It is where innovation accelerates, partnerships expand, and technology transforms the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we harness the full potential of space to drive innovation, improve affordability, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. Guided by our 21st Century Security® vision, we are developing resilient, future-ready solutions that address the most complex challenges facing our nation and the world. Through collaboration across industries and global partnerships, we are advancing next-generation spacecraft and empowering the workforce that will shape tomorrow’s missions. Together, we are reimagining how space connects and protects our world—ensuring security and prosperity for generations to come. Join us in shaping the future of space and building a career that’s designed for impact. What does this role look like? Lead and manage a team of aerodynamic and thermal analysts supporting the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program, ensuring high-quality technical execution and program success. Provide leadership, mentorship, and career development for a team of approximately 10–15 engineers, fostering technical growth and strong team performance. Represent the organization in technical reviews, including internal program reviews and interactions with external customers and partners. Support aerodynamic and thermal analysis activities including test definition, requirements development, test monitoring, data reduction, and correlation of test results to analytical models. Integrate multidisciplinary engineering considerations—including thermal, structural dynamics, materials, and system-level requirements—into aerodynamic and thermal analyses to ensure robust system performance. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of spacecraft structural dynamics, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission success. Important Details This position is full-time onsite at our Huntsville, AL or Littleton, CO campus The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.

Requirements

8 years of professional experience performing either CFD/Aerodynamics or Thermal Analysis of missile systems
Extensive experience with missile aerodynamic or thermal test methods such as wind tunnel, thermal vacuum, TPS erosion and static test fire
Experience leading a team including the ability to organize, motivate, and lead groups of engineering personnel
Extensive customer interface experience within a missile development program
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, thus US Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

A Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
Experience developing schedule and cost estimates
Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently
Creativity/innovation to tackle issues related to anomalous performance of any aspect of a mechanical system
Demonstrated full spectrum leadership competencies including communicating with positive impact, developing enduring relationships, making effective decisions, delivering value, building organizational talent, creating an collaborative environment, and being accountable

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of aerodynamic and thermal analysts supporting the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program, ensuring high-quality technical execution and program success.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and career development for a team of approximately 10–15 engineers, fostering technical growth and strong team performance.
Represent the organization in technical reviews, including internal program reviews and interactions with external customers and partners.
Support aerodynamic and thermal analysis activities including test definition, requirements development, test monitoring, data reduction, and correlation of test results to analytical models.
Integrate multidisciplinary engineering considerations—including thermal, structural dynamics, materials, and system-level requirements—into aerodynamic and thermal analyses to ensure robust system performance.