Lead Systems Engineer - Energetic Manufacturing

X-Bow Systems; Luling (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Bow Systems in Luling, TX is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to drive the definition, development, and verification of energetic manufacturing systems. You will shepherd architecture, requirements, interfaces, and verification plans across mechanical, electrical, and software teams.

Join a cross-disciplinary IPT environment to coordinate risk management, technical reviews, and hands-on assembly and testing activities for solid propellant manufacturing and solid rocket motor programs in Luling,

Qualifications

• Experience developing system-level architecture and performing system-level trade studies.
• Experience producing system engineering products (requirements, interfaces, verification plans).
• Hands-on experience with hardware and/or hardware control systems, ideally chemical manufacturing hardware.
• Experience leading or supporting major program milestone reviews.
• 5+ years of experience as an SE or Project Engineer supporting or leading an IPT or development effort.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Systems Engineering process and documentation for solid propellant manufacturing system and solid rocket motor programs: architecture and CONOPS development; requirements development and management; development and management of interfaces; verification planning and management.
• Support and manage assembly, test, and operations of propellant manufacturing systems and solid rocket motors. Write and carry out assembly and operational work instructions.
• Manage verification activities; write, manage, review, and digest test and analysis reports as it pertains to the system and its requirements.
• Coordinate between technical disciplines to identify and resolve technical issues and risks as well as identify, capture, and implement opportunities.
• Embed yourself into design and development activities; work with IPT and Engineering Leads to drive design cycles.
• Plan and execute technical reviews (PDR, CDR); develop entry/exit criteria, own and manage content.
• Provide guidance and counsel to engineering and program management leadership.
• Other SE activities as required for the Program you are supporting.
• Provide risk management support.
• Provide configuration management and data management support.
• Provide inputs to Integrated Master Schedule.
• Opportunity to get hands-on with equipment through assembly and integration activities.
• Coordinate and run IPTs, TIMs, etc. with leadership, teammates, subcontractors, and customers.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical writing

MS Office

IPT coordination

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Cameo (MBSE tool)

Confluence

Jira

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description - Lead Systems Engineer - Energetic Manufacturing

Location: Luling, TX

As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will participate in development and production programs integral to X-Bow's success. This position will support and shepherd the design, development, test, and operation of energetic manufacturing systems. Typical responsibilities for this position include :

Systems Engineering

• Own and manage the Systems Engineering process and documentation for solid propellant manufacturing system and solid rocket motor programs: architecture and CONOPS development; requirements development and management; development and management of interfaces; verification planning and management.
• Support and manage assembly, test, and operations of propellant manufacturing systems and solid rocket motors. Write and carry out assembly and operational work instructions.
• Manage verification activities; write, manage, review, and digest test and analysis reports as it pertains to the system and its requirements.
• Coordinate between technical disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software, etc.) to identify and resolve technical issues and risks as well as identify, capture, and implement opportunities.
• Embed yourself into design and development activities; understand and influence technical trade-offs and impacts to overall system; work with Integrated Product Team (IPT) and Engineering Leads to drive design cycles.
• Maintain configurations of development and test designs.
• Plan and execute technical reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.); develop entry/exit criteria, own and manage content.
• Provide guidance and counsel to engineering and program management leadership.
• Other SE activities as required for the Program you are supporting .

Program Management Support

• Provide risk management support.
• Provide configuration management and data management support.
• Provide inputs to Integrated Master Schedule.

Other Program Support

• Opportunity to get hands‑on with equipment through assembly and integration activities .
• Coordinate and run IPTs, TIMs, etc. with leadership, teammates, subcontractors, and customers.

Qualifications

X-Bow is interested in motivated individuals with excellent communication and technical writing skills, proficient in MS Office and common engineering applications. In addition, candidates should have the following :

• Experience developing system level architecture and performing system level trade studies.
• Experience producing system engineering products, such as requirement specifications, interface definitions, verification plans and reports, etc.
• Hands-on experience with hardware and/or hardware control systems, ideally chemical manufacturing hardware like pumps, piping, environmental sensors, etc.
• Experience leading or supporting major program milestone reviews.
• 5+ years of experience as an SE or Project Engineer supporting or leading an IPT or development effort .

Candidates with the following are preferred:

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools such as Cameo.
• Experience with digital collaboration and management tools such as Confluence and Jira

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) for equipment design and layout
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, conveyors, and other industrial equipment
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes (e.g., ASME, ANSI, API, OSHA, NFPA)
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) (preferred)

Desired Experience

5+ years of experience in a related field is desired. Experience with solid rocket motors and/or propellant manufacturing is a plus.

• Experience designing, assembling, testing parts and components, specifically related to chemical or energetic manufacturing products.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, plant layout, and equipment integration
• Familiarity with project management and equipment installation
• Experience with AS9100 standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.

Location Requirements

Primary work will be performed in Luling, TX.