Aerospace Engineer Level IV

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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.

The Aerospace Engineer Level IV provides advanced technical expertise in the design, analysis, and integration of aerospace and space systems supporting U.S. Government programs. This role is responsible for developing vehicle configurations, conducting multidisciplinary analyses, and supporting system development across the full lifecycle—from concept through flight and mission operations.

• →Design, analyze, and evaluate aerospace vehicle configurations to meet mission requirements
• →Conduct system and subsystem trade studies across propulsion, structures, thermal, GNC, RF, power, and payload
• →Perform aerodynamic, thermal, and structural analyses using industry-standard tools
• →Develop and simulate aerospace system models and prototypes
• →Support development and testing of prototype hardware in emerging technical areas
• →Define and allocate program-level requirements and ensure traceability
• →Support integration, test, and evaluation (I&T) activities
• →Interface with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system-level performance
• →Prepare and present technical briefings and documentation
• →Support mission planning and system architecture development

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
• 8–12+ years of aerospace engineering experience
• Experience with aerospace system design, analysis, and modeling
• Proficiency with engineering tools (MATLAB, ANSYS, NASTRAN, CFD tools)
• Experience performing trade studies and performance analysis
• Familiarity with spacecraft, launch vehicles, or high-speed systems
• Experience supporting government programs
• Active Secret clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience with flight hardware development and testing
• Knowledge of hypersonic or advanced aerospace systems
• Familiarity with MBSE or digital engineering tools
• Leadership or task-level management experience

Active Secret required (TS/SCI preferred or eligible)

On-site/hybrid environment supporting government labs, integration facilities, and offices with occasional travel to test and launch sites.

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.

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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.