Senior Systems Architect, Solid Rocket Motors

X-Bow Systems; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Bow Launch Systems Inc. seeks a Level 4–5 Lead Systems Engineer to serve as the technical authority for development and production programs. This role leads end-to-end systems engineering, including MBSE, system architecture, and verification across solid rocket motor programs.

You will manage ICDs, FCA/PCA, and major milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR), partnering with multidisciplinary teams. Remote work is supported for select states and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IPTs and cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record in DoD/aerospace milestone reviews.
• Experience authoring and governing SRDs, ICDs, and verification matrices.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to DoD contract and ITAR/export controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end systems engineering, design, and testing of solid rocket motor programs.
• Establish MBSE baselines and verification pipelines across disciplines.
• Manage interface control documents across major motor assemblies.
• Lead FCA/PCA and engineering review boards for development and flight configurations.
• Chair major milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and drive baseline closure.
• Coordinate across propulsion, aerodynamics, thermal/structural analysis, controls, and manufacturing.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cameo MBSE

Interface control

System architecture

Technical leadership

DoD aerospace

Education

B.S. in engineering

M.S./Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Cameo

Job description

X-Bow Launch Systems Inc. seeks a Level 4–5 Lead Systems Engineer to serve as the technical authority for development and production programs. This role leads end-to-end systems engineering, including MBSE, system architecture, and verification across solid rocket motor programs.

You will manage ICDs, FCA/PCA, and major milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR), partnering with multidisciplinary teams. Remote work is supported for select states and occasional travel may be required.