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Huntsville, AL · On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

The System Engineering & Integration Team (SE&IT) is seeking a Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE ... Knowledge of ballistic and advanced threat systems (i.e., aero-maneuvering, hypersonic, hyper-glide ...

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Hypersonic Systems Engineer Level IV

Washington, DC • Hybrid

KBR
IT Services • 10K+ employees

$190K - $262K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Lead aero-thermo-structural analysis of hypersonic vehicles and associated launch systems

  • Support design, development, and test of hypersonic systems

  • Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams


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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Title:

Hypersonic Systems Engineer Level IV

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects:KBR's 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.

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (Master's preferred)

  • 8-12+ years of relevant experience

  • Experience with aero-thermal, structural, or CFD tools

  • Experience with hypersonic systems or high-temperature materials

  • Active Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI clearance

  • Experience with hypersonic flight testing

  • Knowledge of ablation modeling

  • Familiarity with launch integration and mission operations

  • Experience leading technical teams

Work Environment

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

Basic Compensation:

$190,800 - $262,300

This range is for the Washington DC area only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's 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 you're 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. Let's 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 team's 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.


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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

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Headquarters location

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Year founded

1998