Trajectory​/Conceptual Design Engineer; Missiles and Rockets

Job:
Trajectory/Conceptual Design Engineer

Location:

Huntsville, AL About Us

X-Bow Systems is a cutting-edge aerospace technology company focused on revolutionizing 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 a Trajectory/Conceptual Design Engineer, you will have a key role in supporting both business development and programs (internal and external) that range from small tactical systems to orbital launch vehicles.

You’ll know you’re successful in this role when you’ve leveraged your creativity and technical expertise to design and characterize solutions quickly and accurately.

You will join a small team that is empowered to define scope and aid in generating requirements that uses industry standard and in-house tools to design solid rocket motors, characterize aerodynamics, and analyze trajectories.

To thrive in this role, you will have at least 5 years of directly related industry or academic experience. An ideal candidate has a fundamental understanding of physics and a solid grasp of missile systems engineering principles.

• Develop and analyze tactical, ballistic, suborbital, and orbital launch vehicle trajectories for rail launch and thrust vector control (TVC) guided systems.
• Perform dispersions and fault analysis to ensure robust system performance.

• Conduct 3
  
  DoF and 6
  
  DoF trajectory simulations using tools such as POST2/POST3D and/or TAOS.
• Weights & Sizing:

• Apply a multidisciplinary skillset to analyze launch vehicle performance, in-space systems, landers, propulsion, aerodynamics, technology assessments, and value stream mapping.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 5 years related industry experience
• Proficiency in trajectory simulation tools such as POST2/POST3D and/or TAOS.
• Strong understanding of launch vehicle sizing, mass properties, and multidisciplinary systems analysis.
  
  Working knowledge of solid motor ballistic analysis and associated toolsets.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, Matlab/Octave, and Fortran.
• Effective communication skills across range of stakeholders.
• Experience with simulation, software testing, and HWIL testing

- The chance to work on groundbreaking projects in the aerospace industry

- A collaborative and inclusive work environment with flexible and remote options

- Opportunities for career growth and development

- Competitive compensation and benefits

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.