Aerospace Tooling & Equipment Design Engineer (SRM)

X-Bow Systems; Luling (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Bow Systems in Luling, TX is seeking a Mechanical Tooling/Equipment Design Engineer to lead the design, development, installation and commissioning of specialty manufacturing equipment for SRM R&D and production.

The candidate will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, manage requirements, perform analyses (FMEA, FEA), and ensure designs are cost-effective and manufacturable, with a focus on rapid, robust tooling for world-class solid rocket motor production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in mechanical design, analysis, testing and hands-on assembly.
• SolidWorks and PDM proficiency.
• Strong fundamentals in structural mechanics, fluid dynamics and thermal analysis.
• Ability to prepare Statements of Work and coordinate with supply chain and vendors.
• FMEA experience and GD&T best practices.
• Experience tracking requirements throughout the design process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present to stakeholders.
• US Person and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop specialty process equipment, tooling, and lifting devices for SRMs using CAD (SolidWorks).
• Create, track, and verify requirements across the full design lifecycle.
• Perform engineering analyses, including FMEA, hand calculations, and FEA for structural integrity.
• Prepare design reviews and publish documentation for peer review and leadership.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, safety, and external vendors for DFM and cost control.
• Oversee procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

SolidWorks

PDM systems

FMEA

GD&T

Requirements management

Structural analysis

CFD / Thermal analysis

Vendor collaboration

Project coordination

Communication skills

US Person / Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM systems

Job description

X-Bow Systems in Luling, TX is seeking a Mechanical Tooling/Equipment Design Engineer to lead the design, development, installation and commissioning of specialty manufacturing equipment for SRM R&D and production.

The candidate will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, manage requirements, perform analyses (FMEA, FEA), and ensure designs are cost-effective and manufacturable, with a focus on rapid, robust tooling for world-class solid rocket motor production.