Lead Systems Engineer - Energetic Manufacturing

X-Bow Systems; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Bow Systems in Luling, TX seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to own the systems engineering lifecycle for energetic manufacturing equipment, including propellant systems and solid rocket motor programs. You will drive architecture, requirements, interfaces, and verification while coordinating cross-discipline teams and guiding IPT activities.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware experience, lifecycle planning, and leadership in technical reviews, with close collaboration with program management to

Qualifications

• Experience developing system-level architecture and performing system-level trade studies.
• Experience producing system engineering products: requirement specifications, interface definitions, verification plans and reports.
• Hands-on experience with hardware or hardware control systems, ideally chemical manufacturing hardware.
• Experience leading or supporting major program milestone reviews.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Systems Engineering process and documentation for manufacturing systems and motors.
• Coordinate between mechanical, electrical, software teams to resolve issues and capture improvement opportunities.
• Plan and execute technical reviews (PDR, CDR) with defined entry/exit criteria.
• Provide guidance to engineering and program management leadership.
• Support risk management, configuration management, and data management activities.

Skills

IPT leadership

MBSE tools

Confluence/Jira

CAD software

Mechanical systems

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Cameo

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Lead Systems Engineer - Energetic Manufacturing

Location: Luling, TX

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

• 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.