Hypersonic Systems Engineer IV — Lead Aero-Thermo Design

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

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a Hypersonic Systems Engineer IV to provide advanced technical leadership across end-to-end lifecycle of hypersonic vehicle systems, with emphasis on aero-thermo-structural performance in extreme environments. This contingent position supports U.S.

Government programs in national security and space defense, and involves design, analysis, integration, test, and mission support.

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 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 analysis

CFD tools

Systems leadership

Education

B.S. Aerospace Engineering

M.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CFD tools

Job description

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a Hypersonic Systems Engineer IV to provide advanced technical leadership across end-to-end lifecycle of hypersonic vehicle systems, with emphasis on aero-thermo-structural performance in extreme environments. This contingent position supports U.S.

Government programs in national security and space defense, and involves design, analysis, integration, test, and mission support.