Job Description
Job Title:  Propulsion Cycle Analyst Senior - Level 3
Posting Start Date:  11/2/26

Standard Job Description

Designs, develops, and tests a variety of power plants, aircraft, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight.  

As a Propulsion/PTMS cycle analyst engineer, your responsibilities will include:

  • Run NPSS or equivalent cycle code delivered from engine companies or developed in house
  • Communicate with engine companies, internal and external customers
  • Create analysis packages for a variety of diverse teams to utilize across the aircraft system
  • Collaborate with cross functional engineers  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or equivalent engineering discipline, equivalent experience and combined education considered

• Prior experience in gas turbine performance modeling and/or analysis

• A good understanding of thermodynamics and jet propulsion fundamentals

Desired Skills

• Proficient in NPSS, Python, C++, or similar languages

• Matlab, Simulink, or Simscape software packages

• Experience interfacing with customers and suppliers

• Experience leading and interfacing with other functional teams

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.