Senior Missile Systems Engineer, Level IV

KBR Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Missile Systems Engineer Level IV in the Washington, DC area to lead advanced design, integration, and lifecycle management of missile and weapon systems for national security programs.

The role requires 8–12+ years in missile/aerospace engineering, system-level analysis, and DoD program experience, with an active Secret clearance. On-site/hybrid work environment with potential travel and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8–12+ years of missile systems or aerospace engineering experience.
• Experience with system design, integration, and analysis.
• Familiarity with missile subsystems (GNC, propulsion, structures, avionics).
• Active DoD/defense program experience and security clearance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and integration of missile and weapon systems
• Develop and manage system and subsystem requirements with full traceability
• Conduct system-level trade studies and performance analyses
• Support guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), propulsion, structures, and payload integration
• Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR) and provide technical recommendations
• Lead verification and validation (V&V) activities for system requirements
• Support integration, test, and evaluation (I&T), including flight testing
• Interface with government customers, stakeholders, and subcontractors
• Resolve technical issues and provide engineering solutions
• Prepare and present technical briefings, reports, and documentation

Skills

System design

Integration

Analysis

DoD/Defense programs experience

Clearance: Secret

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred

Master’s preferred

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

KBR is seeking a Missile Systems Engineer Level IV in the Washington, DC area to lead advanced design, integration, and lifecycle management of missile and weapon systems for national security programs.

The role requires 8–12+ years in missile/aerospace engineering, system-level analysis, and DoD program experience, with an active Secret clearance. On-site/hybrid work environment with potential travel and security clearances.