Performance Engineer - Level 3

Lockheed Martin•Marietta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Performance Engineer – Level 3 for the Flight Sciences group which is responsible for advancing aeronautics performance and stability solutions. As the Performance Engineer – Level 3 you will be responsible for delivering high‑impact vehicle performance engineering support across Air Mobility & Maritime Missions and Advanced Development Programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Engineering Degree (Aerospace or Mechanical)
2-5 years of aerospace industry experience
Hands on experience with aircraft aerodynamics and performance.
Proficient in at least one coding language (MATLAB, VBA, Python)
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

Masters or Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
Experience with running aerodynamics / performance analyses to inform aircraft design cycles
Willing and able to support extended and off shift work schedules
Willing to travel to support off-site testing (flight test, wind tunnel)
Ability to effectively document and accurately convey technical data
Demonstrates interpersonal skills to interface with multifunctional teams
Microsoft Office Skills

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain aerodynamic databases to inform aircraft design decisions.
Create mission profiles and construct flight envelopes for new and modified aircraft concepts.
Support wind‑tunnel testing and flight‑test campaigns, providing technical analysis and reports.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, producing clear technical documentation and communicating results to customers and program leadership.