Internal Flowpath Design Engineer – Propulsion
Marietta, Georgia
Marietta, Georgia
Job Responsibilities
Description:
You will be the Internal Flowpath Design Engineer – Propulsion for the Propulsion Systems Team which is responsible for designing and optimizing propulsion flowpaths.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Internal Flowpath Design Engineer – Propulsion you will be responsible for creating high‑performance internal flowpaths for aircraft and missile propulsion systems, performing CFD analyses, and developing CAD models that translate into reliable hardware.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Design internal flowpaths using advanced CAD tools.
- Conduct CFD simulations to assess aerodynamic performance.
- Develop and execute test plans for power‑plant components.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to integrate designs.
- Ensure designs meet efficiency, safety, and regulatory requirements.
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 culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and flexibility you need to stay inspired, focused, and enjoy the work you love.
Who You Are
You are an analytical engineer with a passion for fluid dynamics and a proven track record in CFD and CAD. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate technical concepts clearly, and are driven to deliver solutions that push the boundaries of propulsion performance.
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 possess an active Interim Secret clearance to start.
This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.
Basic Qualifications:
-Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
-Application of CFD meshing and flow solver tools to solve aerodynamic problems in a parallel, high performance computing environment.
-Experience in internal flowpath design to include inlets, nozzles, and/or secondary air systems. Capable of using CFD results to optimize a flowpath for subsonic and supersonic applications.
-Experience with advanced surface modeling and lofting in a CAD software package (CATIA, Siemens NX)
Desired Skills:
-Ph.D. with a focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics OR a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience in internal flowpath analysis and design.
-Experience in refining and optimizing flowpath geometry for key performance parameters while minimizing the effects of phenomena such as distortion, buzz, and various loss mechanisms
-Experience in data science, data analytics, multi-fidelity/surrogate modeling, and/or machine learning is desired
-Experience in wind tunnel testing to include test planning, data reduction, and CFD model verification and validation to test data
-CFD Flow Solver and related software development, analysis validation testing, code release and maintenance
-Experience with state-of-the-art parallel computing techniques including distributed computing, algorithm optimization, or benchmarking is highly desired
-Experience with modeling advanced aerodynamics such as hypersonic, aero-optic or turbulent flow (RANS, DES, LES)
-Experience in building, compiling, and debugging complex Fortran (current and legacy versions), C/C++, Python, or similar language code in a Linux/Unix environment.
-Strong working knowledge of tools and libraries available for the Linux operating system.
-Demonstrated willingness to diversify skills by staying informed of state-of-the-art developments, experimenting with and championing new technologies and recommending improvements to existing techniques and procedures
-Ability to understand complex engineering principles to effectively communicate with users, understand their work, and translate requirements into software solutions.
-Experience in developing, optimizing, compiling, implementing, and testing multithreaded, multiprocessor performance-oriented software with Message Passing Interface, OpenMP, CUDA or other parallel processing framework.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help 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.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
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Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.