Principal Aerospace Engineer

KBR • Huntsville, AL • 2d ago

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Program Summary

KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of War, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.

Job Summary

As an Aerospace Engineer, you will play a critical role performing research, developing models and simulations, analyzing results, for air and missile systems. You will work as part of a collaborative team of engineers and software developers to develop models and simulations of defense systems. This will include 6DOF and 3DOF dynamics, guidance, navigation, and controls applications. Applicants will also be tasked with reverse engineering of existing systems. Experience with interceptor seeker technologies is also required for this position. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and enjoys researching and developing new skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop air and missile system dynamics, controls, guidance, and navigation models.

Reverse engineer flight parameters for existing systems.

Analyze real world data and compare against simulated data for model verification.

Research new algorithms for air and missile systems.

Develop code for models and simulations.

Analyze model performance and perform verification, validation, and accreditation.

Lead analysis studies using developed models and simulations.

Make presentations and assessments summarized for customers.

Lead other engineers in development of models and simulations.

Qualifications and Skills Requirements:

Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Math or equivalent degree from accredited university.

10-20 years of experience.

Ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD secret clearance.

Programming experience in Python, C/C++, or Matlab required.

Preferred Experience:

Experience with GIT, Gitlab, or DevOps (or similar) preferred.

Experience with missile defense systems.

Experience with interceptor missile technologies.

Experience in physics-based models and simulations.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members, leadership, and customers.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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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