Missile Systems Engineer Level IV
Columbia, SC - USA
Job Summary
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Missile Systems Engineer Level IVBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
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 Missile Systems Engineer Level IV provides advanced technical leadership in the design integration and lifecycle management of missile and weapon systems supporting U.S. Government programs. This role spans system architecture requirements development integration test and mission execution across complex high-performance defense systems.
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
Bachelors degree in Aerospace Mechanical Electrical Engineering or related field (Masters preferred)
812 years of experience in missile systems or aerospace engineering
Experience with system design integration and analysis
Familiarity with missile subsystems (GNC propulsion structures avionics)
Experience supporting DoD or defense programs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Active Secret clearance
Active TS/SCI clearance
Experience supporting missile flight testing programs
Knowledge of hypersonic or high-speed weapon systems
Familiarity with MBSE or digital engineering tools
Leadership or task lead experience
Active Secret required (TS/SCI preferred or eligible)
On-site/hybrid environment supporting office lab and test facilities with occasional travel to test ranges and launch sites.
Basic Compensation:
$135600 - $186400
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.
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
IC