Systems Engineer

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 operation of propellant manufacturing systems and novel solid rocket motors. Typical responsibilities for this position include:

• Systems Engineering
• Support the Systems Engineering process and manage documentation for solid rocket motor programs: architecture and CONOPS development; requirements development and management; development and management of interfaces; verification planning and management.
• Develop, maintain, and utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models and tools (such as Cameo) to support system architecture, requirements traceability, interface definition, and verification planning throughout the program lifecycle.
• Manage verification activities; write, manage, review, and digest test and analysis reports as it pertains to the system and its requirements; support Functional/Physical Configuration Audits.
• Maintain configurations of development and test designs.
• Support technical reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.); develop entry/exit criteria, manage content.
• Coordinate between technical disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software, 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.
• 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.

Do you have experience in Test Planning (Quality assurance practices)?, 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 with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools such as Cameo.
• 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 with databases, data management, and configuration management.
• 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 digital collaboration and management tools such as Confluence and Jira.
• Experience designing, assembling, testing parts and components, specifically related to aerospace or energetic manufacturing products., 3+ years of experience in a related field is desired. Experience with solid rocket motor/launch vehicle development and manufacturing is a plus., Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.