Lead Systems Engineer - Energetic Propellant 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

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,