Hypersonic Systems Engineer Level IV

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

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Title

Hypersonic Systems Engineer Level IV

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.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: 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.

Position Overview

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.

Key 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

Basic 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Work Environment

On-site/hybrid support across office, laboratory, and test facilities with occasional travel to government test sites.

Basic Compensation

$190,800 - $262,300

This range is for the Washington DC area only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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