Hypersonic Systems Engineer Level IV

Hypersonic Systems Engineer Level IV

K ’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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

$190,800 – $262,300 (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.

K  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 K . Let’s shape the future together.

K  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.