Senior Aerospace Engineer, Space Systems & Defense

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Aerospace Engineer Level IV to lead design, analysis, and integration of aerospace and space systems for U.S. Government programs in the Washington DC region.

You will develop vehicle configurations, perform multidisciplinary analyses, and support system development across the full lifecycle—from concept through flight and operations—collaborating with cross‑functional teams. A Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering and 8–12+ years of experience are required, with an active Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 8–12+ years of aerospace engineering experience.
• Experience with aerospace system design, analysis, and modeling.
• Proficiency with engineering tools (MATLAB, ANSYS, NASTRAN, CFD tools).
• Experience performing trade studies and performance analysis.
• Familiarity with spacecraft, launch vehicles, or high-speed systems.
• Experience supporting government programs.
• Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and evaluate aerospace vehicle configurations to meet mission requirements.
• Conduct system and subsystem trade studies across propulsion, structures, thermal, GNC, RF, power, and payload.
• Perform aerodynamic, thermal, and structural analyses using industry-standard tools.
• Develop and simulate aerospace system models and prototypes.
• Support development and testing of prototype hardware in emerging technical areas.
• Define and allocate program-level requirements and ensure traceability.
• Support integration, test, and evaluation activities.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system‑level performance.
• Prepare and present technical briefings and documentation.
• Support mission planning and system architecture development.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

System design & analysis

Trade studies

MBSE or digital engineering tools

MATLAB

ANSYS

NASTRAN

CFD tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering (Master’s preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

ANSYS

NASTRAN

CFD tools

Job description

KBR is seeking an Aerospace Engineer Level IV to lead design, analysis, and integration of aerospace and space systems for U.S. Government programs in the Washington DC region.

You will develop vehicle configurations, perform multidisciplinary analyses, and support system development across the full lifecycle—from concept through flight and operations—collaborating with cross‑functional teams. A Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering and 8–12+ years of experience are required, with an active Secret