Hypersonic Systems Engineer Level IV

KBR, Inc.•Washington, DC

2d•$190,800 - $262,300•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. This is a contingent position based upon contract award. The Hypersonic Systems Engineer IV provides advanced technical leadership in the design, analysis, and integration of hypersonic vehicle systems supporting U.S. Government programs. This role spans end-to-end system lifecycle activities, including concept development, detailed design, analysis, integration, test, and mission support, with emphasis on aero-thermo-structural performance in extreme environments.

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