Hypersonic Systems Engineer Level IV

KBR•Columbia, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
8–12+ years of relevant experience
Experience with aero-thermal, structural, or CFD tools
Experience with hypersonic systems or high-temperature materials
Active Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI clearance
Experience with hypersonic flight testing
Knowledge of ablation modeling
Familiarity with launch integration and mission operations
Experience leading technical teams

Responsibilities

Lead aero-thermo-structural analysis of hypersonic vehicles and associated launch systems
Perform multi-physics modeling and rapid data mapping across physics-based solvers
Conduct hypersonic vehicle trade studies
Execute ablation and high-temperature material analyses
Support design, development, and test of hypersonic systems
Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams
Develop and validate system requirements
Support integration, test, and evaluation (I&T)
Prepare technical briefings and documentation