- Location
- Huntsville, AL
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Education
- Bachelor
- Clearance
- Required
- Source
- ApplicantPro
Description
Position Title: Design Engineer, Solid Rocket Motor (SRM)
Location: Huntsville
Job Overview:
X-Bow Systems is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Design Engineer to support engineering efforts on Solid Rocket Systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in SRM design, preliminary analysis, general understanding of manufacturing order of operations, BOM structure, required design testing, ASME Y14.100 and GD&T, with a focus on continuous improvement, safety strategies, and best practices. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record showcasing their ability to manage complex engineering problems across one or more projects.
SRM Design Engineer Responsibilities:
- Work with diverse teams to digest complex customer requirements.
- Work with Chief Engineers to mature preliminary SRM concept designs.
- Support Design Analysis Cycles (DACs) on a regular cadence.
- Evaluate and implement advanced manufacturing techniques for agile design.
- Perform Trade Studies and weigh down-select options.
- Organize and track Mass Growth Allowance (MGA)
- Document design processes, results, and findings for internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of manufacturing work instructions, testing procedures and safety protocols.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in solid propulsion technologies.
Qualifications:
- 5-10 years of relevant SRM design experience, preliminary analysis, and testing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Demonstrated experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated excellence in mechanical design using CATIA, Fusion 360, PTC Creo, SolidWorks (Preferred), NX or similar.
- Thorough understanding of ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5
- Familiarity with propulsion system integration and optimization.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Effective communication skills to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical team members.
- Attention to detail and commitment to safety in all stages of design and testing.
- Ability to obtain security clearance.
- Must be a US Persons as defined by § 120.62 of the ITAR
Skills
SolidWorksCATIA
