Structural Engineer - Solid Rocket Motors; SRM

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Structural Engineer - Solid Rocket Motors (SRM)

Huntsville, AL

Full-Time

X-Bow Systems is a cutting‑edge aerospace technology company focused on revolutionizing 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. We are seeking talented and driven engineers to join our team.

As an employee at X‑Bow, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of diverse activities applying X‑Bow’s unique technologies, with flexibility to focus on areas that further your professional interests and career path. In this position, you will serve a critical role in helping us execute advanced technology projects and conduct space launch programs for the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies.

We are looking for a candidate who combines strong communication, organization, task management, and ownership skills with broad interests and experience in the aerospace industry. As a key member of a small, dynamic, and highly skilled team, you will be expected to actively collaborate with others as well as work independently to accomplish assignments and responsibilities successfully. Creativity and methodical problem‑solving are both required.

• Design and analyze structural components of rocket motors, including cases, nozzles, and insulators.
• Design and update related motor component models, including metallic parts, nozzles, and insulation.
• Perform 2D and 3D structural analysis to support your design process.
• Act as an FEA expert, generating reports and results for parts, assemblies, and other features based on given loads.
• Create and revise drawings and models that lead directly to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with vendors to determine appropriate materials and methods for producing parts.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation (drawings, requirements, analysis reports, test plans/reports, etc.).
• Support composite manufacturing processes such as tape wrapping or molding.
• Plan and oversee testing and instrumentation for development and qualification of flight hardware.
• Create designs to support proposals and internal advanced development topics.
• Support all phases of manufacturing, assembly and test of your designs.

• 3+ years of experience in a related role in aerospace, automotive, or related industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (Master’s preferred) or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of the materials, components, and operating conditions found in solid rocket motors, including orthotropic composites.
• Experience with viscoelastic and hyperelastic materials and their models is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in modern CAD and analysis tools, such as Solid Works and Abaqus.
• Well‑versed in modern manufacturing methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time‑management and task‑management skills.
• Ability to work well with others across different locations.
• Must be a US Person as defined by 120.62 of the ITAR General Disclosure.

X‑Bow Launch Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment 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.