KBR

HypersonicSystemsEngineerLevelIV

$191–262k Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Hypersonic Systems Engineer Level IV at KBR. Skills: Hypersonic systems, Aero-thermo-structural performance, Material analysis. Lead aero-thermo-structural analysis of hypersonic vehicles. Lead analysis of associated launch systems”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analysis; Modeling; Trade studies

Eligibility Requirements

Active Secret clearance, Active TS/SCI clearance, Occasional travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, 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

Nice to Have

Master's degree preferred, Active TS/SCI clearance, Experience with hypersonic flight testing, Knowledge of ablation modeling, Familiarity with launch integration and mission operations, Experience leading technical teams

What You'll Do.

Lead aero-thermo-structural analysis of hypersonic vehicles

Lead analysis of associated launch systems

Perform multi-physics modeling

Perform rapid data mapping

Conduct hypersonic vehicle trade studies

Execute ablation and high-temperature material analyses

Support design of hypersonic systems

Support development of hypersonic systems

Support test of hypersonic systems

Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams

Develop system requirements

Validate system requirements

Prepare technical briefings

Prepare documentation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teams

Communication Scope

Technical briefings

Free ATS check

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