What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer position at X-Bow Systems Inc.?
Location: Huntsville, AL
As a Systems Engineer, you will participate in development and production programs integral to X-Bow's success. This position will support the design, development, test, and delivery of propellant manufacturing systems, novel solid rocket motors, and launch vehicles. Typical responsibilities for this position include:
- Systems Engineering
- Support the Systems Engineering process and manage documentation for solid rocket motor and launch vehicle programs: architecture and CONOPS development; requirements development and management; development and management of interfaces; verification planning and management.
- Implement Model-Based Systems Engineering techniques; support system modeling efforts; promote use of the systems model during design and development activities.
- Support technical reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.): develop entry/exit criteria, manage content.
- Coordinate between technical disciplines (mechanical, avionics, aero, etc.) to identify and resolve technical issues and risks as well as identify, capture, and implement opportunities.
- Embed yourself into design and development activities; understand and influence technical trade-offs and impacts to overall system; work with IPT and Engineering Leads to drive design cycles.
- Manage verification activities; review and digest test and analysis reports as it pertains to the system and its requirements; support Functional/Physical Configuration Audits.
- Other SE activities as required for the Program you are supporting.
- Program Management Support
- Provide risk management support.
- Provide configuration management and data management support.
- Other Program Support
- Opportunity to get hands-on with equipment through assembly and integration activities.
- Up to 20% travel to program location or equipment deployment.
Qualifications
X-Bow is interested in motivated individuals with excellent communication and technical writing skills, proficient in MS Office and common engineering applications. In addition, candidates should have the following:
- Experience developing system level architecture and performing system level trade studies.
- Experience producing system engineering products, such as requirement specifications, interface definitions, verification plans and reports, etc.
- Experience leading or supporting major program milestone reviews.
- 3 years of experience as an SE supporting an IPT or development effort.
Candidates with the following are preferred:
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools such as Cameo.
- Experience with digital collaboration and management tools such as Confluence and Jira.
- Experience with data and configuration management.
- Experience with creating or managing a Digital Twin or Digital Threads.
- Experience designing, assembling, testing parts and components, specifically related to aerospace products.
Desired Experience
3 years of experience in a related field is desired. Experience with solid rocket motor/launch vehicle development and manufacturing is a plus.
Education
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
Location Requirements
Primary work will be performed in Huntsville, AL. Additional travel may be required on occasion.
