Senior Performance Analysis Engineer
Lockheed Martin, Englewood, CO, United States
Overview
The Performance‑Analysis Engineer will own and lead performance‑modeling work‑packages for advanced aerospace and defense systems. The role focuses on developing high‑fidelity analytical and simulation models that predict mechanical‑system performance (e.g., propulsion, launch vehicle dynamics, thermal‑mechanical interaction) throughout the product lifecycle. The engineer will provide technical guidance to junior analysts, interface with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure that performance predictions meet program requirements and schedule milestones.
Responsibilities
Performance Modeling & Simulation
Build and validate physics‑based performance models using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
Conduct steady‑state and transient performance analyses (thrust, torque, power, efficiency, burn‑rate, trajectory, vibration) for propulsion, actuation, and structural subsystems.
Integrate multi‑physics effects (thermal‑mechanical, fluid‑structure interaction) where required.
Design Integration & Trade Studies
Translate system‑level performance requirements into detailed analysis plans and load cases.
Perform trade studies that balance mass, power, durability, and mission‑profile constraints; present recommendations to program leadership.
Collaborate with structural, thermal, propulsion, and controls engineers to ensure consistent performance predictions across disciplines.
Verification & Validation
Define test‑article requirements, instrumentation, and test‑procedure development for performance ground‑tests and flight‑tests.
Compare test data to analytical predictions, calibrate models, and document correlation results.
Support certification and compliance with applicable MIL‑STD and program standards.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Own one or more performance‑analysis work‑packages from concept through release.
Review and provide feedback on junior analysts’ models, assumptions, and deliverables.
Conduct training sessions and lessons‑learned briefings for the performance‑analysis team.
Documentation & Reporting
Produce clear, concise analysis reports, performance briefs, and risk‑mitigation packages in accordance with LMRP standards.
Maintain configuration‑controlled model libraries, scripts, and analysis templates.
Present findings at design reviews (PDR, CDR, DDR) and program status meetings.
Continuous Improvement
Evaluate emerging performance‑analysis methods, software updates, and industry best practices.
Contribute to internal technical standards, best‑practice databases, and knowledge‑share forums.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Experience in Performance Modeling & Simulation.
Experience with performance models using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
Understanding system‑level performance requirements.
Desired Skills
Master’s degree in Mechanical‑Systems Engineering, AerospaceEngineering, or a performance‑analysis‑focused discipline.
Experience with aerospace vehicle performance (e.g., launch‑vehicle trajectory, UAV endurance, hypersonic vehicle thrust/drag analysis).
Experience in performance models (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink Performance Models).
Experience working across multiple IPTs and multi‑disciplinary teams.
Security & Compliance
This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Top Secret.
Other Important Information
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. If matched, you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week; some schedules may be condensed.
Salary & Benefits
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. For other locations, the salary range will reflect the final work location.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, Holidays.
Paid time off and leave accrual details vary by location and employee type.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Equal Opportunity
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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The Performance‑Analysis Engineer will own and lead performance‑modeling work‑packages for advanced aerospace and defense systems. The role focuses on developing high‑fidelity analytical and simulation models that predict mechanical‑system performance (e.g., propulsion, launch vehicle dynamics, thermal‑mechanical interaction) throughout the product lifecycle. The engineer will provide technical guidance to junior analysts, interface with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure that performance predictions meet program requirements and schedule milestones.
Responsibilities
Performance Modeling & Simulation
Build and validate physics‑based performance models using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
Conduct steady‑state and transient performance analyses (thrust, torque, power, efficiency, burn‑rate, trajectory, vibration) for propulsion, actuation, and structural subsystems.
Integrate multi‑physics effects (thermal‑mechanical, fluid‑structure interaction) where required.
Design Integration & Trade Studies
Translate system‑level performance requirements into detailed analysis plans and load cases.
Perform trade studies that balance mass, power, durability, and mission‑profile constraints; present recommendations to program leadership.
Collaborate with structural, thermal, propulsion, and controls engineers to ensure consistent performance predictions across disciplines.
Verification & Validation
Define test‑article requirements, instrumentation, and test‑procedure development for performance ground‑tests and flight‑tests.
Compare test data to analytical predictions, calibrate models, and document correlation results.
Support certification and compliance with applicable MIL‑STD and program standards.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Own one or more performance‑analysis work‑packages from concept through release.
Review and provide feedback on junior analysts’ models, assumptions, and deliverables.
Conduct training sessions and lessons‑learned briefings for the performance‑analysis team.
Documentation & Reporting
Produce clear, concise analysis reports, performance briefs, and risk‑mitigation packages in accordance with LMRP standards.
Maintain configuration‑controlled model libraries, scripts, and analysis templates.
Present findings at design reviews (PDR, CDR, DDR) and program status meetings.
Continuous Improvement
Evaluate emerging performance‑analysis methods, software updates, and industry best practices.
Contribute to internal technical standards, best‑practice databases, and knowledge‑share forums.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Experience in Performance Modeling & Simulation.
Experience with performance models using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
Understanding system‑level performance requirements.
Desired Skills
Master’s degree in Mechanical‑Systems Engineering, AerospaceEngineering, or a performance‑analysis‑focused discipline.
Experience with aerospace vehicle performance (e.g., launch‑vehicle trajectory, UAV endurance, hypersonic vehicle thrust/drag analysis).
Experience in performance models (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink Performance Models).
Experience working across multiple IPTs and multi‑disciplinary teams.
Security & Compliance
This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Top Secret.
Other Important Information
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. If matched, you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week; some schedules may be condensed.
Salary & Benefits
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. For other locations, the salary range will reflect the final work location.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, Holidays.
Paid time off and leave accrual details vary by location and employee type.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Equal Opportunity
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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