SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND ANALYSIS

Title: Hypersonic Systems Engineer Level IV Belong. 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. Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. 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.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. 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. 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. 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. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. We Deliver - We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of KBR’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. KBR will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.