Missile Systems Engineer

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

KBR is seeking a Missile Systems Engineer to support U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) programs at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington DC focused on the development integration testing and sustainment of advanced missile and weapon systems. This role requires technical expertise across missile subsystems and the ability to interface with government customers industry partners and cross-disciplinary engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong systems engineering background and experience supporting acquisition programs system design reviews and test events.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects:KBRs 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.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site Full-Time (Washington DC)

• Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

• Working Hours: 1st Shift

Basic Compensation:

$134100 to $201000 annually
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience as well as internal parity considerations.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide systems engineering support for the development integration and fielding of missile systems.

• Define manage and verify system and subsystem requirements in accordance with DoD standards.

• Develop and review system specifications Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and technical data packages.

• Conduct system performance analysis trade studies and modeling/simulation to support design decisions.

• Participate in design reviews (SRR PDR CDR TRR) and provide technical recommendations to stakeholders.

• Support ground and flight test planning execution and post-test data analysis.

• Assess technical risks and support the development of mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with propulsion GNC seeker/sensors avionics and other subsystem teams.

• Prepare and deliver technical briefings and documentation for customer and leadership review.

• Ensure compliance with applicable MIL-STDs DoD acquisition regulations and ITAR/EAR export requirements.

Required:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain).

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering or related discipline.

• 8 years of experience in missile systems engineering or related defense systems.

• Strong knowledge of missile subsystem design (e.g. propulsion GNC sensors avionics).

• Experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes requirements management and verification/validation.

• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools (MATLAB Simulink STK or similar).

Preferred:

• Masters degree in Engineering or related technical field.

• Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) U.S. Air Force U.S. Navy or U.S. Army missile programs.

• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (Cameo Rhapsody MagicDraw).

• Prior involvement with system flight testing or range operations.

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre 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. Lets shape the future together.

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