Aerospace Engineer Level IV

KBR, Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•$154,000 - $211,700•Hybrid

About The Position

The Aerospace Engineer Level IV provides advanced technical expertise in the design, analysis, and integration of aerospace and space systems supporting U.S. Government programs. This role is responsible for developing vehicle configurations, conducting multidisciplinary analyses, and supporting system development across the full lifecycle—from concept through flight and mission operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
8–12+ years of aerospace engineering experience
Experience with aerospace system design, analysis, and modeling
Proficiency with engineering tools (MATLAB, ANSYS, NASTRAN, CFD tools)
Experience performing trade studies and performance analysis
Familiarity with spacecraft, launch vehicles, or high-speed systems
Experience supporting government programs
Active Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI clearance
Experience with flight hardware development and testing
Knowledge of hypersonic or advanced aerospace systems
Familiarity with MBSE or digital engineering tools
Leadership or task-level management experience

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and evaluate aerospace vehicle configurations to meet mission requirements
Conduct system and subsystem trade studies across propulsion, structures, thermal, GNC, RF, power, and payload
Perform aerodynamic, thermal, and structural analyses using industry-standard tools
Develop and simulate aerospace system models and prototypes
Support development and testing of prototype hardware in emerging technical areas
Define and allocate program-level requirements and ensure traceability
Support integration, test, and evaluation (I&T) activities
Interface with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system-level performance
Prepare and present technical briefings and documentation
Support mission planning and system architecture development