Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace 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.

The Aerospace Engineer Level IV provides advanced technical expertise in the design, analysis, and integration of aerospace and space systems supporting U.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

Interface with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system‑level performance

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
• Active Secret clearance

Experience with flight hardware development and testing

Knowledge of hypersonic or advanced aerospace systems

Familiarity with MBSE or digital engineering tools

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

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.

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