Lead Systems Engineer - Energetic Manufacturing

X-Bow Systems•Luling, TX

20d

About The Position

The Lead Systems Engineer will participate in development and production programs supporting X-Bow. The position supports and guides the design, development, testing, and operation of energetic manufacturing systems, including solid propellant manufacturing systems and solid rocket motor programs. Primary work will be performed in Luling, TX. The role owns and manages systems engineering processes and documentation, including architecture and CONOPS development, requirements and interfaces, and verification planning. It supports assembly, testing, and operation of manufacturing systems and motors; develops and performs assembly and operational work instructions; and manages verification activities and related test and analysis reports. The engineer coordinates across technical disciplines to resolve issues and risks, contributes to design and development decisions, maintains design configurations, and plans and leads technical reviews such as PDR and CDR. The position also supports program risk, configuration, and data management; provides inputs to the Integrated Master Schedule; and may involve hands-on equipment assembly and integration. The engineer coordinates and runs IPTs and technical interchange meetings with leadership, teammates, subcontractors, and customers, and provides guidance to engineering and program management leadership.

Requirements

Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and common engineering applications.
Experience developing system-level architecture and performing system-level trade studies.
Experience producing systems engineering products, such as requirement specifications, interface definitions, verification plans, and reports.
Hands-on experience with hardware and/or hardware control systems; chemical manufacturing hardware such as pumps, piping, and environmental sensors is identified as ideal.
Experience leading or supporting major program milestone reviews.
At least 5 years of experience as a systems engineer or project engineer supporting or leading an IPT or development effort.
Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar for equipment design and layout.
Knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, conveyors, and other industrial equipment.
Familiarity with industry standards and codes such as ASME, ANSI, API, OSHA, and NFPA.
A bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools such as Cameo.
Experience with digital collaboration and management tools such as Confluence and Jira.
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Experience with solid rocket motors and/or propellant manufacturing.
Experience designing, assembling, and testing parts and components related to chemical or energetic manufacturing products.
Experience with manufacturing processes, plant layout, and equipment integration.
Familiarity with project management and equipment installation.
Experience with AS9100 standards.
At least 5 years of experience in a related field is desired.

Responsibilities

Own and manage systems engineering processes and documentation for solid propellant manufacturing systems and solid rocket motor programs.
Develop system architecture and CONOPS, manage requirements and interfaces, and plan and manage verification.
Support and manage assembly, testing, and operation of propellant manufacturing systems and solid rocket motors.
Write and carry out assembly and operational work instructions.
Manage verification activities and write, manage, review, and digest system-related test and analysis reports.
Coordinate across technical disciplines to identify and resolve technical issues and risks, and identify, capture, and implement opportunities.
Participate in design and development activities, understand and influence technical trade-offs and system impacts, and work with IPTs and Engineering Leads to drive design cycles.
Maintain configurations of development and test designs.
Plan and execute technical reviews, including PDR and CDR; develop entry and exit criteria and manage review content.
Provide guidance and counsel to engineering and program management leadership.
Provide risk management, configuration management, and data management support.
Provide inputs to the Integrated Master Schedule.
Participate hands-on in equipment assembly and integration activities.
Coordinate and run IPTs, TIMs, and similar meetings with leadership, teammates, subcontractors, and customers.
Perform other systems engineering activities as required for the supported program.