Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion Engineer — Remote/Hybrid

X-Bow Systems; Magna (UT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Bow Systems in the United States is seeking a SRM Ballistics Engineer to design, analyze, and test solid rocket motors for diverse missions. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to optimize propulsion systems and ensure safe, reliable performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, manufacturing considerations, and staying current with propulsion trends and safety protocols. Strong engineering fundamentals and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong background in solid rocket motor design, analysis, and testing.
• Proficiency in engineering software tools for simulation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and analysis of solid rocket motor components and systems.
• Collaborate with propulsion, materials, and structural engineers to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Conduct numerical simulations and analyses to optimize motor performance, including thrust and burn rate.
• Perform laboratory and ground-based testing of solid rocket motor prototypes.
• Evaluate and implement advanced manufacturing techniques for motor production.
• Contribute to testing procedures and safety protocols.
• Document design processes, results, and findings for stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends in solid propulsion technologies.

Skills

Solid rocket motor design

Numerical simulations

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

ANSYS

CAD (SolidWorks)

Job description

X-Bow Systems in the United States is seeking a SRM Ballistics Engineer to design, analyze, and test solid rocket motors for diverse missions. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to optimize propulsion systems and ensure safe, reliable performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, manufacturing considerations, and staying current with propulsion trends and safety protocols. Strong engineering fundamentals and communication skills are essential.