Sr. Python Engineer

X-Bow Launch Systems Inc.; Luling (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Meaningful equity

Flexibility to work effectively

Job summary

A technology firm specializing in automation is seeking a Python Engineer to lead software development for solid rocket motor propellant production systems. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of Python experience and a strong track record in production software. The role offers significant influence on the tech stack and a collaborative environment focused on solving real-world challenges. Join a team that values creativity and impact while enjoying competitive pay and flexibility in the heart of Luling, TX.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Python experience.
• Strong track record of building and maintaining production software.
• Comfort with APIs, Linux dev environments, and modern development practices.
• Thrives in startup environments: proactive, adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Own major parts of the Python stack from design to deployment.
• Build automation and control software for production facilities.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to ship impactful features.
• Write clean, tested code and push for best practices.
• Mentor teammates and shape the team’s technical direction.

Skills

Python experience

Building production software

APIs and Linux dev environments

Startup adaptability

Testing

Startup mindset

Mentoring

Tools

Robotics tools (ROS/ROS2, MoveIT)

Python GUI frameworks (NiceGUI, Reflex)

MoveIT

NiceGUI

Reflex

Job description

X-Bow Systems is growing quickly and has a new position we are looking to fill!

About Us:

We're a fast-moving team that builds software that controls and automates the production of solid rocket motor propellant. Our mission is to make complex industrial systems that do this more flexible, reliable, and intuitive - and we need sharp engineers who love solving real-world problems with clean, maintainable code.

What You'll Do

• Own major parts of our Python stack - from design to deployment.
• Build process automation and control software that enables our solid rocket motor propellant production facilities.
• Collaborate with controls engineers, roboticists, and product designers to ship features that matter.
• Write clean, tested code (and push the team to do the same).
• Help shape the team's technical direction as we scale in both headcount and scope.
• Mentor teammates and share knowledge - we win together.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of professional Python experience - you know the language inside out.
• Strong track record of building and maintaining production software.
• Comfort with APIs, Linux dev environments, and modern dev practices (git, CI/CD, testing).
• Someone who thrives in startup environments: proactive, adaptable, and excited to figure things out.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with industrial controls (PLCs, SCADA, OPC UA).
• Hands-on work with robotics tools like ROS/ROS2 or MoveIT.
• A background in automation, manufacturing, or robotics.
• Experience with Python GUI frameworks like NiceGUI or Reflex

Why You'll Love It Here

• You’ll work on real robots and real-world automation challenges - not just abstract software.
• Huge opportunity to influence the tech stack and company direction.
• A tight-knit, collaborative team that values creativity and impact over bureaucracy.
• Competitive pay, meaningful equity, and the flexibility to do your best work.

Location: Luling, TX