What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Chemical Engineer - Chemical Process Design position at X-Bow Systems?
X-Bow Systems is expanding and is looking to fill one new position, Junior through Senior to be considered.
About Us: X-Bow Systems is a cutting-edge aerospace technology company focused on revolutionizing energetic material production and solid propellant propulsion systems for space exploration and defense applications. Our team of innovative engineers and scientists is committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in rocket propulsion. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a talented and driven Chemical Engineer to join our team.
About the Role: As a Chemical Engineer, you will have a key role in supporting the design, analysis, component specification, integration and commissioning of facilities required for 21st century energetic material manufacturing. Specifically, you will join a multi-disciplinary team responsible for all aspects of requirement verifications, upgrade and anomaly resolution, design, analysis, test, and deployment of hardware and control sub-systems related to a disruptive new method for nitrocellulose production. You'll know you're successful in this role when you've identified blockers, guided processes to address anomalies and performance shortfalls, verified requirements are satisfied and you've delivered on the agreed upon master schedule while adhering to environmental and safety best practices. To thrive in this role, you must have demonstrated success in the research, design and development of chemical process equipment/systems, create standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products and tests, and leverage an aptitude for hands-on definition of industrial CONOPS and commissioning of complex industrial/chemical systems.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Design/Analysis/Manufacture and Test of processes essential to energetic materials production
- Demonstrated experience generating P&ID schematics
- Optimize workflows by creating procedures and process flow documentation
- Maintain safety and environmental standards
- Develop methods to minimize by-products and waste materials in environmentally responsible manner
- Identify opportunities for process improvements: throughput, safety, waste streams, etc.
- Assist in the establishment of timelines and budgets
- Demonstrated experience with common manufacturing and fabrication techniques
- Experience scoping pumps, mixers, heat exchangers, ovens, precision flow meters, etc.
- Identify and coordinate contractors/vendors to design machinery and other equipment to optimize work processes
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with Data/Automation/Controls engineers
- 5 years' experience with Solidworks CAD and PDM or equivalent
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams of ~5 engineers
- Experience with process simulation software and data analysis tools
- Bachelors degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Must be a US Persons as defined by § 120.62 of the ITAR
X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. is based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Thank you for your interest in joining X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc., the space revolution on a solid foundation.
