Hypersonic Systems Engineer Level IV
Core
Lead advanced technical leadership in the design, analysis, and integration of hypersonic vehicle systems supporting U.S. Government programs, with emphasis on aero-thermo-structural performance in extreme environments.
Role type
Senior IC hypersonic systems engineer
Builds
Hypersonic vehicle systems and associated launch systems
Domain
Defense / Aerospace engineering
Required skills
aero-thermal analysis, structural analysis, CFD, multi-physics modeling, ablation modeling, high-temperature material analysis, system requirements development, technical leadership
Preferred skills
hypersonic flight testing, launch integration, mission operations, team leadership
Technologies
physics-based solvers, CFD tools
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
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC