Senior Aerospace Engineer, Space Systems (Level IV) – Hybrid

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

Job summary

KBR, Inc is seeking an Aerospace Engineer Level IV for the National Security Solutions team in the Washington, DC area. You will design, analyze, and integrate aerospace and space systems across the full lifecycle, from concept through flight and mission operations, supporting U.S.

Government programs. The role requires 8–12+ years of experience, proficiency with MATLAB/ANSYS/NASTRAN/CFD tools, and the ability to conduct multidisciplinary trade studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline; Master’s preferred.
• 8–12+ years aerospace engineering experience.
• Experience with aerospace system design, analysis, and modeling.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, ANSYS, NASTRAN, CFD tools.

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 (I&T) activities.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system-level performance.
• Prepare and present technical briefings and documentation.
• Support mission planning and system architecture development.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

ANSYS

NASTRAN

CFD tools

Job description

KBR, Inc is seeking an Aerospace Engineer Level IV for the National Security Solutions team in the Washington, DC area. You will design, analyze, and integrate aerospace and space systems across the full lifecycle, from concept through flight and mission operations, supporting U.S.

Government programs. The role requires 8–12+ years of experience, proficiency with MATLAB/ANSYS/NASTRAN/CFD tools, and the ability to conduct multidisciplinary trade studies.