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Company Overview Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. 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 create future‑ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision, erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries worldwide. We advance spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation and reimagine how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Role Overview The Life Extension 2 (LE2) team is an organization within the greater FBM program supporting the development of the Next Generation System by developing concepts, researching, and maturing technologies to support the next FBM Missile System. As a Mechanical and Propulsion Engineering Asc. Manager you will lead a team of thermal‑fluids analysts to support the design of a complex propulsion system. You will drive integration with multiple IPTs, ensure close collaboration to provide a sound technical solution, and oversee the analysis teams’ execution, schedule, budget, subcontracts, and personnel. Your team will be responsible for ensuring the system can successfully execute the mission.

Responsibilities • Lead a thermal‑fluids analysis team to design complex propulsion systems. • Drive technical integration with multiple IPTs and maintain collaboration for a cohesive solution. • Manage analysis team execution, schedule, budget, subcontracts, and personnel. • Ensure the system meets mission success criteria.

Basic Qualifications

Demonstrated experience leading a team as a technical lead, LM L‑Code lead, or similar management role

3+ years experience in aerospace design or analysis or equivalent

Experience with flight hardware or equivalent

Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance; ship required

Desired Skills

Experience as a propulsion, fluids, or thermal analyst

Experience with CFD (ANSYS FLUENT)

Experience developing models from the ground up (first principles)

Highly effective communication skills, including ability to explain complex concepts, lead reviews, and negotiate requirements

Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and tackle numerous roles as part of daily program operations

Willingness to wear multiple hats and do whatever is needed to help your team succeed

Prior experience implementing change initiatives

Understanding and experience with drawing release

Experience with any of the following software: MATLAB / Simulink, Python, Thermal Desktop, ANSYS, Pointwise, Spaceclaim, GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket

EEO Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Application Window The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Salary and Benefits Pay Rate:

Annual base salary range

for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 – $184,115. For other states, the salary range will reflect the candidate’s final work location.

Benefits offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Software Development

Work Schedule Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five‑day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time Off benefits.

Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Culture & Community At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We prioritize our employees and foster an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

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