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Hypersonics System Engineer

Alexandria, VA · Hybrid

$160K - $200K/yr

ORA_HYBRID Description SAIC is seeking a Hypersonics Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse, and highly motivated individuals supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of War for ...

SAIC

Hypersonics System Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

ORA_HYBRID Description SAIC is seeking a Hypersonics Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse, and highly motivated individuals supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of War for ...

SAIC

Hypersonics System Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Description SAIC is seeking a Hypersonics Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse, and highly motivated individuals supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for hypersonics in the United States is $90,170.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in hypersonics?

Professionals in hypersonics typically spend their days designing, modeling, and testing high-speed flight systems, such as missiles or reentry vehicles, using both computational simulations and hands-on laboratory experiments. They collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, materials scientists, and project managers to identify and solve engineering challenges related to thermal protection, aerodynamics, and structural integrity. Regular meetings to discuss project progress, review test results, and plan future development tasks are also common. The role often involves staying up to date with the latest advancements in aerospace technology and ensuring all work meets industry and safety standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the hypersonics position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Hypersonics role, expertise in aerospace engineering, fluid dynamics, and advanced materials—often backed by a relevant engineering degree or higher—is required. Familiarity with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, simulation tools, and certain government or defense industry certifications (such as ITAR compliance) is typical. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective teamwork are critical soft skills in this field. These combined abilities are vital for successfully developing and testing high-performance hypersonic systems in a collaborative, precision-oriented environment.

What is a hypersonics job?

A Hypersonics job involves working on technologies related to vehicles or missiles that travel at speeds of Mach 5 or higher. Professionals in this field focus on areas like aerodynamics, propulsion, materials science, and thermal protection to develop and test high-speed flight systems. These roles exist in aerospace companies, defense contractors, and government agencies, requiring expertise in engineering, physics, and computational modeling.

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Infographic showing various Hypersonics job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 89% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,170 per year, or $43.4 per hour.

Hypersonics System Engineer

SAIC

Alexandria, VA • Hybrid

$160K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

78th of 223 rated it services

Job description

Job ID: 2614670

Location: Alexandria, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-21

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID


Description

SAIC is seeking a Hypersonics Systems Engineer  to join our team of qualified, diverse, and highly motivated individuals supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)).  The qualified candidate will provide engineering and analytical support related to emerging hypersonics technologies within academia, industry, and the DoW R&E enterprise.   The position is hybrid with onsite work in Alexandria, VA.

Job Description:

  • Develop and coordinate concepts and requirements for the application of current and emerging technologies as they apply to DoW's R&E program.
  • Support meetings with both the Hypersonics and Advanced Materials Principal Directors and staff.
  • Conduct technology research analysis for future warfighting constructs with these technologies.
  • Provide programmatic expertise to the Government from system concept definition through technology transfer activities.
  • Provide programmatic expertise to the Government regarding gaps in development and applications of technologies to DoW capabilities.
  • Represent USW R&E on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and participate in Government-approved conferences and forums in addition to specific USD R&E projects.
  • Manage the industrial base assessments related to their specific technology area to identify risks, issues, and opportunities.
  • Serve as a liaison between organizations, SMEs, and innovation base working on their technology areas to identify risks and opportunities. The contractor establishes and implements risk mitigation actions and exploit opportunities to promote the technology and innovation base.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
  • Experience in hypersonics and advanced materials used in defense
  • OSW Staff level experience
  • 9+ years DoW experience
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • US citizenship

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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