Thermal & Structural Materials Engineer

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 You will be the Materials Engineer Stf - E4 for the Advanced Materials & Technology Insertion (AMTI) team which is responsible for advancing hypersonic and unmanned air‑vehicle materials and structural engineering.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics pioneers the next generation of hypersonic and unmanned air vehicles for national defense. The Thermal & Structural Materials Engineer will work in a growing team in modelling and simulation for the AMTI (Advanced Materials & Technology Insertion) team supporting the development cycle – from conceptual thermal‑structural design through detailed finite element modeling, ground test verification, and flight test analysis – ensuring high‑performing systems that survive the most extreme aerothermal environments. The candidate will serve as a technical leader, driving thermal and structural architecture decisions and verification strategies across programs. Your responsibilities will include: Support thermal and thermo‑structural design and analysis of hypersonic and unmanned air vehicles at conceptual, preliminary and detailed design maturities. Define thermal‑structural system architectures and material selection strategies for vehicles operating in sustained high‑speed, high‑temperature flight environments. Perform coupled fluid‑thermal‑structural analysis of flight vehicles using high‑fidelity physics CFD and FEA methods, including conjugate heat transfer and thermal‑structural coupling for metallics, composites and coatings. Lead test and evaluation (T&E) planning and execution, including test requirement development, ground‑test article design, instrumentation planning and data acquisition strategy for thermal and thermal‑structural test campaigns. Collaborate across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, electrical and systems engineering teams to deliver integrated vehicle solutions. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to pursue bold challenges, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

You are a technical leader with deep expertise in thermal‑structural analysis, material modeling, and high‑fidelity simulation. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate complex results clearly, and drive decisions that shape high‑performance vehicle designs. Your experience with CFD, FEA, and scripting tools enables you to create robust models and guide multidisciplinary teams toward mission success. Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. Basic Qualifications 
 Bachelor's degree in Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field. Professional experience in aerospace thermal or thermal-structural engineering, propulsion or high temperature/high-speed flight environments. Desired Skills 
 Independent thinker and self-reliant to maintain skills, knowledge, and expertise. Master's or Ph.D. with emphasis preferred on thermal - fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, advanced power and propulsion, structures, aircraft, missile or hypersonic vehicle programs. Prior formal role or certification in test and evaluation (DT&E/OT&E), including experience defining test matrices, pass/fail criteria, and qualification test plans. Direct test and evaluation experience, including ground test