Senior Mechanical Engineer: Launch Vehicle Design

X-Bow Launch Systems Inc.; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Groundbreaking aerospace projects

Flexible and remote options

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

X-Bow Launch Systems Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and testing for solid rocket motor sub-orbital launch vehicles.

You’ll work with propulsion, avionics, and systems teams to ensure integration and performance, with hands-on involvement in manufacturing and assembly. You will perform detailed finite element analyses, evaluate trade-offs, and maintain design documentation while traveling as needed for integration and testing, all while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of aerospace mechanical design and analysis experience.
• Proficiency in structural analysis tools (e.g., FEM software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN).
• Familiarity with GSFC-STD-7000 and SMC-S-016 standards.
• Strong materials knowledge for composites and metals; manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design/Analysis/Manufacture and Test of components/assemblies essential to Solid Rocket Motor sub-orbital Launch Vehicles.
• Perform detailed structural analysis, including static, dynamic, and thermal analysis, to ensure system integrity and performance.
• Conduct trade studies and optimization to balance performance, weight, and cost.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems.
• Develop and maintain detailed design documentation, including CAD models, drawings, and analysis reports.
• Support testing and validation activities, including structural testing and environmental qualification.
• Occasional travel to support launch vehicle integration, test, and flight operations

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal & structural analysis

FEM software (ANSYS/Abaqus/NASTRAN)

CAD (SolidWorks/CATIA/Creo)

Manufacturing & assembly

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance

US Person/ITAR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

GSFC-STD-7000

SMC-S-016

Job description

X-Bow Launch Systems Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and testing for solid rocket motor sub-orbital launch vehicles.

You’ll work with propulsion, avionics, and systems teams to ensure integration and performance, with hands-on involvement in manufacturing and assembly. You will perform detailed finite element analyses, evaluate trade-offs, and maintain design documentation while traveling as needed for integration and testing, all while