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Aeronautical Engineer jobs are open across defense, aerospace manufacturing, government agencies, and commercial aviation, from entry-level to principal and chief engineer, with specializations in propulsion, structures, and flight dynamics. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
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’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you!
For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. We are a community of engineers looking for an enthusiastic Aeronautical Engineer to join the tight-knit group. The Fleet Ballistic Missile program has been of Lockheed Martin’s premier Lines of Businesses that prioritizes partnership, integrity, and reliability. Become a part of a highly-skilled analysis team for missiles and spacecraft systems!
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer III to join our Missile Flight Sciences organization in either Sunnyvale, CA or Littleton, CO! This position will have the exciting opportunity support the Aerothermal team, and the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Successfully cross-training into the Thermal Analysis field at the industry level for a dual-disciplinary analysis role- Performing computational fluid dynamic modeling & simulation of varying levels of fidelity
- Performing subsystem- and system-level thermal analysis for the FBM D5LE2 program
- Owning computational, physics-based modeling & simulations from start to finish (development, assessment, results & documentation)
- Supporting the modernization of legacy aero & thermal environments to inform missile hardware design
- Work and interact with multiple engineering fields across multiple sites
- Present key findings and results to internal and external customers & stakeholders
- Provide recommendations to support peer and customer reviews
- Provide documentation and recommendations to data packages to support key discussions, present analysis data to engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical interchange meetings and program milestone design reviews
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
Designs, develops, and tests a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight. Establishes structural specifications, performs stress analysis, and conducts performance tests.
Basic Qualifications
- Prior work experience or familiar with one or more of the following topics: aerodynamics, aeroheating, fluid mechanics, computational fluid dynamics
- Understanding of inviscid vs. turbulent flows, subsonic vs. supersonic flows, and computational fluid dynamics
- Proficient in a programming language (e.g., MATLAB, Python)
- Proficiency with mathematical, analytic & data processing skills, and technical writing
- Able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance; US citizenship is required
Desired Skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including MS Office proficiency
- Must be willing to cross-train in industry-level thermodynamics/heat transfer analysis
- Developed understanding of parallel computing and its applications to CFD analysis
- Experience or familiarity with commercial grid generation tools (e.g., Pointwise)
- Experience or familiarity with generating 2D or 3D, structured or unstructured CFD grids
- Experience with one or more commercial CFD analysis tools (e.g., Fluent, Star-CCM+, FUN3D, GASP)
- Experience with PTC Creo
- Experience with Linux environments and using High-Performance Computing systems
- Academic knowledge or work experience with gas dynamics, hydrodynamics, turbulence modeling, hypersonic flows, thermodynamics, or material properties
- Experience or familiarity with correlating test/experimental data with numerical model data and drawing conclusions
- Knowledge or experience with testing & instrumentation including test procedure development, instrumentation definition, test direction, and post-test model correlation
- Active or Current Top Secret clearance
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Pay Information
GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
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Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $106600.00 - $198000.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
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Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $95900.00 - $178100.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
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Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $85300.00 - $158300.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
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Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $76700.00 - $142500.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
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.
Standard Job Description
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
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’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you!
For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. We are a community of engineers looking for an enthusiastic Aeronautical Engineer to join the tight-knit group. The Fleet Ballistic Missile program has been of Lockheed Martin’s premier Lines of Businesses that prioritizes partnership, integrity, and reliability. Become a part of a highly-skilled analysis team for missiles and spacecraft systems!
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer III to join our Missile Flight Sciences organization in either Sunnyvale, CA or Littleton, CO! This position will have the exciting opportunity support the Aerothermal team, and the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Successfully cross-training into the Thermal Analysis field at the industry level for a dual-disciplinary analysis role- Performing computational fluid dynamic modeling & simulation of varying levels of fidelity
- Performing subsystem- and system-level thermal analysis for the FBM D5LE2 program
- Owning computational, physics-based modeling & simulations from start to finish (development, assessment, results & documentation)
- Supporting the modernization of legacy aero & thermal environments to inform missile hardware design
- Work and interact with multiple engineering fields across multiple sites
- Present key findings and results to internal and external customers & stakeholders
- Provide recommendations to support peer and customer reviews
- Provide documentation and recommendations to data packages to support key discussions, present analysis data to engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical interchange meetings and program milestone design reviews
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
Designs, develops, and tests a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight. Establishes structural specifications, performs stress analysis, and conducts performance tests.
Basic Qualifications
- Prior work experience or familiar with one or more of the following topics: aerodynamics, aeroheating, fluid mechanics, computational fluid dynamics
- Understanding of inviscid vs. turbulent flows, subsonic vs. supersonic flows, and computational fluid dynamics
- Proficient in a programming language (e.g., MATLAB, Python)
- Proficiency with mathematical, analytic & data processing skills, and technical writing
- Able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance; US citizenship is required
Desired Skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including MS Office proficiency
- Must be willing to cross-train in industry-level thermodynamics/heat transfer analysis
- Developed understanding of parallel computing and its applications to CFD analysis
- Experience or familiarity with commercial grid generation tools (e.g., Pointwise)
- Experience or familiarity with generating 2D or 3D, structured or unstructured CFD grids
- Experience with one or more commercial CFD analysis tools (e.g., Fluent, Star-CCM+, FUN3D, GASP)
- Experience with PTC Creo
- Experience with Linux environments and using High-Performance Computing systems
- Academic knowledge or work experience with gas dynamics, hydrodynamics, turbulence modeling, hypersonic flows, thermodynamics, or material properties
- Experience or familiarity with correlating test/experimental data with numerical model data and drawing conclusions
- Knowledge or experience with testing & instrumentation including test procedure development, instrumentation definition, test direction, and post-test model correlation
- Active or Current Top Secret clearance
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Pay Information
GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
-
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $106600.00 - $198000.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
-
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $95900.00 - $178100.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
-
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $85300.00 - $158300.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
-
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $76700.00 - $142500.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
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.
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin29
- Northrop Grumman27
- HII2
- GpR1
- Sparkle G1S
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in aeronautical engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, aeronautical, or mechanical engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in CAD and analysis tools such as CATIA, ANSYS, or Nastran
- Experience with aerodynamics, propulsion systems, or structural analysis and design
- Active or eligibility for a U.S. security clearance, often Secret or Top Secret
- Familiarity with FAA regulations, MIL-SPEC standards, or DO-178 avionics certification processes
- Experience with flight test planning, data reduction, or aircraft performance modeling
Tips for Your Aeronautical Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to clearance requirements
Many aeronautical engineer postings require or strongly prefer a security clearance. If you hold one, list the level and status prominently near your name. Employers filter on this before reviewing technical skills, so burying it wastes your strongest credential.
Highlight simulation and analysis software by name
Recruiters and hiring managers search resumes for specific tools like ANSYS, CATIA, MATLAB, and Nastran. List every relevant software package you've used in a dedicated skills section, not just within project descriptions, so automated screening systems don't miss them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists aeronautical engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by program phase
Aerospace employers hire differently depending on whether a program is in design, test, or production. Read each posting for lifecycle stage language like preliminary design review or production readiness, then lead your cover letter with experience from that exact phase.
Prepare a technical depth interview for each sub-discipline
Aeronautical engineer interviews often branch into a deep-dive on one specialty: stress analysis, aerodynamics, or avionics integration. Know which discipline your resume emphasizes most and be ready to walk through a past calculation or trade study in detail without referring to notes.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting an offer
Aerospace programs are concentrated at specific facilities, and many roles require on-site presence. Before signing, clarify whether the offer includes relocation assistance, a lump sum, or reimbursement, and confirm the reporting location, since facilities for a single employer can be hundreds of miles apart.
Aeronautical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most aeronautical engineers?
The most active employers for aeronautical engineers right now are Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and HII, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense primes and commercial aerospace manufacturers consistently represent the largest share of active postings.
How many aeronautical engineer jobs are remote?
About 17% of aeronautical engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most aerospace work. Sub-disciplines like systems engineering, proposal writing, and certain analysis roles tend to offer more remote flexibility than test, manufacturing, or lab-based positions.
How do you become an aeronautical engineer?
Start with an accredited bachelor's degree in aerospace or aeronautical engineering, which covers aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, and flight mechanics. Gain hands-on experience through internships, cooperative education programs, or university design teams. Many employers also value graduate degrees or professional engineer licensure for senior roles, and working toward a security clearance early improves access to defense-sector positions.
How do you get hired as an aeronautical engineer with little or no experience?
Entry-level candidates get traction by emphasizing capstone projects, wind tunnel lab work, or competition team experience such as AIAA design challenges on their resumes. Applying to defense contractors and aerospace primes that run structured new-graduate programs gives you a clearer hiring path than smaller firms. Obtaining even an interim security clearance eligibility determination before you apply removes a common barrier for defense roles.
What does the aeronautical engineer interview process look like?
Most aeronautical engineer interviews include a recruiter screen, a technical phone or video interview focused on fundamentals like lift, drag, and stress analysis, and an on-site or virtual panel with engineers from the team. Some employers add a written assessment or ask you to present a past project. Final-stage interviews at defense contractors often include questions about clearance history and program security requirements.
Where can I find and apply to aeronautical engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to aeronautical engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialty, experience level, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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