Hypersonic Systems Engineer IV — Lead Aero-Thermo Design

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site/hybrid work environment

Job summary

KBR Careers in the Washington DC area seeks a Hypersonic Systems Engineer IV to lead aero-thermo-structural analysis and end-to-end system design for national security programs. This role requires 8–12+ years of relevant experience, advanced aero-thermal capabilities, and an active Secret clearance to guide multidisciplinary teams through design, analysis, and test of hypersonic systems.

You will collaborate with engineers, program managers, and government stakeholders to deliver robust

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Aero-thermo-structural analysis

Multi-physics modeling

CFD tools

Hypersonic systems

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

CFD software

High-temperature materials analysis

Job description

KBR Careers in the Washington DC area seeks a Hypersonic Systems Engineer IV to lead aero-thermo-structural analysis and end-to-end system design for national security programs. This role requires 8–12+ years of relevant experience, advanced aero-thermal capabilities, and an active Secret clearance to guide multidisciplinary teams through design, analysis, and test of hypersonic systems.

You will collaborate with engineers, program managers, and government stakeholders to deliver robust