Thermal Engineer / Mechanical Engineering / Orlando, FL

Lockheed Martin • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Lockheed Martin has an exciting opportunity for a Thermal Analysis Mechanical Engineer in Orlando, FL. This person will be a member of the hardware engineering team and be responsible for the development of thermal management and cooling systems for aerospace systems. Responsibilities will include research and development of viable thermal solutions for systems and components. This engineer will need experience with heat transfer, fluid mechanics and finite element modeling. With guidance, they will be developing analytical models for product development. Thermal testing and measurements will also be required. Assessing design requirements and margin against product specifications and reliability standards to show product verification and robust design. The thermal engineer will interface with mechanical design, electrical design, electromechanical design, optical analyst and structural analysis engineering groups.

Requirements

• Pursuing Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited college, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (or related field).
• Strong practical knowledge in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics principles, demonstrated through strong academic performance.
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (SimCenter 3D Thermal) and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools (FloEFD).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex cooling systems, demonstrated through hands-on experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, demonstrated through successful individual/group projects and collaborations.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Department of Defense Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Masters candidates highly preferred.
• Experience with MIL-STD-810, environmental test planning, execution and report writing.
• Previous experience designing and analyzing heat exchangers, electronics cooling and passive/active thermal control solutions.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop viable thermal solutions for systems and components.
• Develop analytical models for product development.
• Conduct thermal testing and measurements.
• Assess design requirements and margin against product specifications and reliability standards.
• Interface with mechanical design, electrical design, electromechanical design, optical analyst and structural analysis engineering groups.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules that provide additional time away from the office.
• Paid Time off benefits.
• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree