Missile Systems Engineer Level IV Jobs

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Missile Systems Engineer Level IVBelong. 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.This is a contingent position based upon contract award. Position Overview The Missile Systems Engineer Level IV provides advanced technical leadership in the design, integration, and lifecycle management of missile and weapon systems supporting U.S. Government programs. This role spans system architecture, requirements development, integration, test, and mission execution across complex, high-performance defense systems. Key ResponsibilitiesLead design, development, and integration of missile and weapon systemsDevelop and manage system and subsystem requirements with full traceabilityConduct system-level trade studies and performance analysesSupport guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), propulsion, structures, and payload integrationSupport design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR) and provide technical recommendationsLead verification and validation (V&V) activities for system requirementsSupport integration, test, and evaluation (I&T), including flight testingInterface with government customers, stakeholders, and subcontractorsResolve technical issues and provide engineering solutionsPrepare and present technical briefings, reports, and documentationBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)8-12+ years of experience in missile systems or aerospace engineeringExperience with system design, integration, and analysisFamiliarity with missile subsystems (GNC, propulsion, structures, avionics)Experience supporting DoD or defense programsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsActive Secret clearancePreferred QualificationsActive TS/SCI clearanceExperience supporting missile flight testing programsKnowledge of hypersonic or high-speed weapon systemsFamiliarity with MBSE or digital engineering toolsLeadership or task lead experienceClearance Active Secret required (TS/SCI preferred or eligible) Work Environment On-site/hybrid environment supporting office, lab, and test facilities with occasional travel to test ranges and launch sites. Basic Compensation: $135,600 - $186,400 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. 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.Ready to Make a Difference? 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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Missile Systems Engineer Level IVBelong. 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.This is a contingent position based upon contract award. Position Overview The Missile Systems Engineer Level IV provides advanced technical leadership in the design, integration, and lifecycle management of missile and weapon systems supporting U.S. Government programs. This role spans system architecture, requirements development, integration, test, and mission execution across complex, high-performance defense systems. Key ResponsibilitiesLead design, development, and integration of missile and weapon systemsDevelop and manage system and subsystem requirements with full traceabilityConduct system-level trade studies and performance analysesSupport guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), propulsion, structures, and payload integrationSupport design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR) and provide technical recommendationsLead verification and validation (V&V) activities for system requirementsSupport integration, test, and evaluation (I&T), including flight testingInterface with government customers, stakeholders, and subcontractorsResolve technical issues and provide engineering solutionsPrepare and present technical briefings, reports, and documentationBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)8-12+ years of experience in missile systems or aerospace engineeringExperience with system design, integration, and analysisFamiliarity with missile subsystems (GNC, propulsion, structures, avionics)Experience supporting DoD or defense programsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsActive Secret clearancePreferred QualificationsActive TS/SCI clearanceExperience supporting missile flight testing programsKnowledge of hypersonic or high-speed weapon systemsFamiliarity with MBSE or digital engineering toolsLeadership or task lead experienceClearance Active Secret required (TS/SCI preferred or eligible) Work Environment On-site/hybrid environment supporting office, lab, and test facilities with occasional travel to test ranges and launch sites. Basic Compensation: $135,600 - $186,400 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. 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.Ready to Make a Difference? 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.