Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Spacecraft Design Thermal Engineer you will be responsible for performing preliminary and detailed thermal design and analysis on spacecraft components and subsystems (Antenna, Propulsion, etc.), as well as performing comprehensive modelling of the entire spacecraft thermal system using standardized processes and tools (Thermal Desktop, SINDA, TSS). 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 spacecraft 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 Performing thermal engineering support for multi-week Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing at the Denver, CO and Sunnyvale, CA LM facilities. Work interactively with multiple engineering fields in a fast-paced environment to develop cost-effective solutions to thermal control requirements which also satisfy producibility objectives defined by Manufacturing and Quality groups. #LI-DJ1

Requirements

Professional work experience in some/all of the following: Thermophysics & Heat transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, computer programming
Experience with thermal analysis and software tools such as Thermal Desktop, SINDA, TSS
Knowledge of requirements development and management
Active TS Clearance

Nice To Haves

7+ years experience with: thermophysics, heat transfer, aerodynamics, gas dynamics, propulsion, computational fluid dynamics, and computer programming
Experience using following software packages: CFD software (FLUENT, GASP, Pointwise, or other grid generation and CFD tools)
Experience with thermal hardware (MLI Thermal Blankets) and RF antenna component analysis and testing.
Spacecraft or aerospace component thermal vacuum testing experience, including test procedure development, instrumentation definition, test direction and post-test model correlation
Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Willingness to mentor less experienced thermal engineers
Ability to occasionally support 24/7 activities.

Responsibilities

Performing preliminary and detailed thermal design and analysis on spacecraft components and subsystems (Antenna, Propulsion, etc.)
Performing comprehensive modelling of the entire spacecraft thermal system using standardized processes and tools (Thermal Desktop, SINDA, TSS)
Providing technical memos and recommendations to data packages to support peer and customer reviews
Presenting resultant design and analysis data to the spacecraft 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
Performing thermal engineering support for multi-week Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing at the Denver, CO and Sunnyvale, CA LM facilities.
Work interactively with multiple engineering fields in a fast-paced environment to develop cost-effective solutions to thermal control requirements which also satisfy producibility objectives defined by Manufacturing and Quality groups.