Senior Concept Architect, Solid Propulsion Systems

Energy Jobline ZR

Huntsville (AL)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

X-Bow Systems in Huntsville, AL seeks a Concept Development Engineer to lead early-phase design and analysis for solid rocket motor and vehicle systems. You will translate mission needs into credible concepts, perform trade studies, and craft proposal content to shape program direction.

You will work with design, analysis, manufacturing, business development, and program teams to ensure early concepts are technically sound and aligned with objectives.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of propulsion/aerospace experience.
  • Solid rocket motor design/analysis experience.
  • Internal ballistics knowledge.
  • Systems engineering capabilities to translate requirements into architectures.
  • CAD proficiency with SolidWorks/NX/Creo.
  • Experience with ballistic performance codes.
  • Trajectory analysis experience (3DoF/6DoF).
  • Programming skills (MATLAB/Python/FORTRAN).
  • Active DoD security clearance or eligibility.
  • Bachelors or higher in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Develop concept-level designs and analyses for solid rocket motor and vehicle systems across various applications.
  • Lead and support trade studies spanning propulsion, trajectory, structures, aerodynamics, manufacturing, performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
  • Translate customer and mission requirements into technical architectures and preliminary design approaches.
  • Produce technical content for proposals, white papers, customer briefings, and internal reviews.
  • Identify key design drivers and risks early to influence decisions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure concepts are executable.
  • Contribute to internal engineering tools and methods.

Skills

Propulsion systems
Systems engineering
CAD
Communication
Ballistics tools
Trajectory analysis
Programming MATLAB/Python/FORTRAN
Security clearance

Education

Bachelors or higher in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks
NX
Creo
POST2/POST3D/TAOS

Job description

X-Bow Systems in Huntsville, AL seeks a Concept Development Engineer to lead early-phase design and analysis for solid rocket motor and vehicle systems. You will translate mission needs into credible concepts, perform trade studies, and craft proposal content to shape program direction.

You will work with design, analysis, manufacturing, business development, and program teams to ensure early concepts are technically sound and aligned with objectives.

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