Hypersonic Systems Engineer Level IV
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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.
What We Offer
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$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.
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.
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.
Responsibilities
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Lead aero-thermo-structural analysis of hypersonic vehicles and associated launch systems
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Perform multi-physics modeling and rapid data mapping across physics-based solvers
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Conduct hypersonic vehicle trade studies
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Execute ablation and high-temperature material analyses
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Support design, development, and test of hypersonic systems
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Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams
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Develop and validate system requirements
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Support integration, test, and evaluation (I&T)
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Prepare technical briefings and documentation
Requirements
~1 min readBachelor’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
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.
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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- October 4, 2026
- Last seen
- October 4, 2026
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