Mechanical Engineer (5+ years): Mechanical-Fluidic Systems

X-Bow Launch Systems Inc.; Socorro (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Bow Launch Systems Inc. in Socorro, New Mexico, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team focused on the design and commissioning of energetic material processing facilities. You will utilize your 5+ years of experience with Solidworks CAD and PDM to tackle challenges in fluid mechanics analysis and thermal/stress testing while ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates should be US Persons and able to obtain Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with Solidworks CAD and PDM or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing and fabrication techniques.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, analysis, and commissioning of facilities for energetic material manufacturing.
• Identify blockers and guide processes to address anomalies.
• Deliver on the agreed-upon master schedule while adhering to safety practices.

Skills

Fluid mechanics analysis

Mechanical design

Thermal/stress analysis

Hands-on industrial CONOPS

Collaboration with Data/Automation/Controls engineers

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Solidworks CAD and PDM

Job description

About the Role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will have a key role in supporting the design, analysis, component specification, integration and commissioning of facilities required for 21st century energetic material and Solid Rocket Motor manufacturing. Specifically, you will join a multi‑disciplinary team responsible for all aspects of requirement verifications, upgrade and anomaly resolution, design, analysis, test, and deployment of hardware and control sub‑systems related to a disruptive new method for nitrocellulose production.

You’ll know you’re successful in this role when you’ve identified blockers, guided processes to address anomalies and performance shortfalls, verified requirements are satisfied and you’ve delivered on the agreed‑upon master schedule while adhering to environmental and safety best practices. To thrive in this role, you must have demonstrated success in fluid mechanics analysis, mechanical design, thermal/stress analysis, and test with an aptitude for hands‑on definition of industrial CONOPS and commissioning of complex industrial/chemical systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Design/Analysis/Manufacture and Test of energetic materials or chemical processing facilities
• Demonstrated experience with common manufacturing and fabrication techniques
• Experience scoping pumps, mixers, heat exchangers, ovens, precision flow meters, etc.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with Data/Automation/Controls engineers
• 5+ years’ experience with Solidworks CAD and PDM or equivalent
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams of ~5 engineers
• Experience leading teams will be considered valuable for one open position
• Analysis skills from notebook level to advanced simulation capturing stress, fluid flow, thermal and/or electrical power
• Demonstrated electro/mechanical hands‑on assembly and trouble‑shooting aptitude
• Bachelors degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Must be a US Person as defined by § 120.62 of the ITAR

X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. is based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.