Job Description - Systems Engineer
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.