Mechanical Engineer/Thermal Analyst

at  LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

DESCRIPTION:

Lockheed Martin Space, a leader in pioneering technologies, is actively seeking a Mechanical Engineer/Thermal Analyst to join our esteemed Remote Sensing Organization. This role demands a candidate with a robust foundation in heat transfer analysis and hands-on experience in the field. The selected individual will be entrusted with the critical responsibility of conducting both preliminary and detailed thermal designs and analyses for various components and subsystems. Furthermore, the role involves comprehensive modeling of the spacecraft’s thermal dynamics using industry-standard processes and tools such as Thermal Desktop and SINDA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough evaluation of thermal management requirements, leveraging analytical models and tests to ensure optimal thermal control strategies.
• Generate and provide detailed technical memos and recommendations to enhance data packages, facilitating effective peer and customer reviews.
• Present design and analysis data with clarity and precision to the spacecraft design/engineering team, customer technical representatives, and Program Management team during technical exchange meetings and formal design reviews.
• Offer insightful review, interpretation, flow-down, and implementation of program requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Collaborate proactively with various engineering disciplines in a dynamic environment to devise cost-effective thermal control solutions.
• Provide essential thermal engineering support during extensive Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing and other ground testing activities, contributing to the project’s success.

If you have the drive, expertise, and passion for thermal engineering within the space sector, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of space technology.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Space standard thermal analysis tools such as Thermal Desktop
• A deep understanding of heat transfer principles and their practical applications.
• Relevant knowledge and experience in spacecraft thermal systems, demonstrating the ability to handle complex thermal challenges.
• Proficiency with standard thermal analysis tools, ensuring accurate and efficient thermal modeling and analysis.
• Current TS/SCI

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of finite element modeling and thermal protection materials
• Spacecraft 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.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with a commitment to Mission Success.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Experienced Professional

• Conduct thorough evaluation of thermal management requirements, leveraging analytical models and tests to ensure optimal thermal control strategies.
• Generate and provide detailed technical memos and recommendations to enhance data packages, facilitating effective peer and customer reviews.
• Present design and analysis data with clarity and precision to the spacecraft design/engineering team, customer technical representatives, and Program Management team during technical exchange meetings and formal design reviews.
• Offer insightful review, interpretation, flow-down, and implementation of program requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Collaborate proactively with various engineering disciplines in a dynamic environment to devise cost-effective thermal control solutions.
• Provide essential thermal engineering support during extensive Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing and other ground testing activities, contributing to the project’s success