Hypersonic Systems Engineer Level IV

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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.

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.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award.

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.

• 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

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (Masters preferred)

• 812 years of relevant experience

• Experience with aero-thermal structural or CFD tools

• Experience with hypersonic systems or high-temperature materials

• Active Secret clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance

• Experience with hypersonic flight testing

• Knowledge of ablation modeling

• Familiarity with launch integration and mission operations

• Experience leading technical teams

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

Basic Compensation:

$190800 - $262300

This range is for the Washington DC area only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates 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 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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