Chief Engineer, Solid Rocket Motor (SRM)
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X-Bow Systems
US
Summary
The Chief Engineer will lead the design, analysis, and testing of solid rocket motor components and systems to meet program objectives. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize motor performance and implement advanced manufacturing techniques.
Job Description
Position Title: Chief Engineer, Solid Rocket Motor (SRM)
Location: Remote, US
Job Overview:
X-Bow Systems is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Engineer to lead program engineering efforts on Solid Rocket Systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in SRM design, test, operations and manufacturing processes, with a focus on continuous improvement, safety strategies, and best practices. This role requires dynamic leadership and the ability to manage complex engineering programs
SRM Chief Engineer Responsibilities:
- Lead engineering team in design, analysis, and test of solid rocket motor components and systems to meet program objective and milestone events.
- Collaborate with propulsion, materials, and structural engineers to ensure integrated design solutions.
- Collaborate with ballistics to optimize motor performance, including thrust, burn rate, and pressure profiles.
- Define and perform ground-based testing of solid rocket motor prototypes and sub-assemblies.
- Evaluate and implement advanced manufacturing techniques for motor production.
- Contribute to the development of testing procedures and safety protocols.
- Document design processes, results, and findings for internal and external stakeholders.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in solid propulsion technologies.
Qualifications:
- 10-15 years of relevant SRM experience in solid rocket motor design, analysis, and testing.
- Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to oversee complex engineering projects.
- 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 leading multi-disciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated excellence in mechanical design using Solidworks CAD or similar.
- 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.
X-Bow (pronounced “crossbow”) builds the solid rocket motors that power America's missiles, interceptors, and sub-orbital launch vehicles—and, through its AFRL-certified AMSP™ process and Rocket Factory in a Box (RFIB™), the manufacturing capacity to produce them at scale. As the nation rebuilds its stockpiles, we deliver affordable mass for the battlefield, combat-ready Rocket-Assisted Take-Off (RATO) motors fielded today, and propulsion for next-generation hypersonic and strategic programs.
Notably, we offer flight-demonstrated All-Up Round (AUR) capabilities with scalable propulsion architectures, led by BUCKLER™—our flight-tested, sub-$100K interceptor designed to defeat Group 3 drones and rotary-wing threats, with a clear path to scaling up larger, next-generation AUR variants. We are more than a defense supplier: our modular BOLT™ launch vehicle already flies sub-orbital missions and is Low Earth Orbit (LEO)-ready with the addition of a third stage—opening a fast, affordable path to space.
Backed by prominent aerospace and venture capital investors—including Crosslink Capital, Razor's Edge Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures, Boeing, Arkenstone Capital, The Capital Factory, Upsher Management Company, Event Horizon Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures—X-Bow is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a dedicated R&D facility in Socorro, NM, and additional presence in Texas, Mississippi, California, Alabama, Colorado, Utah, Maryland, and Washington, DC. X-Bow’s revenue and backlog have more than doubled in recent years, reflecting strong demand for its advanced propulsion solutions. For more information, visit www.XBowSystems.com.
Founded
2016
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Albuquerque, New Mexico
X-Bow (pronounced “crossbow”) builds the solid rocket motors that power America's missiles, interceptors, and sub-orbital launch vehicles—and, through its AFRL-certified AMSP™ process and Rocket Factory in a Box (RFIB™), the manufacturing capacity to produce them at scale. As the nation rebuilds its stockpiles, we deliver affordable mass for the battlefield, combat-ready Rocket-Assisted Take-Off (RATO) motors fielded today, and propulsion for next-generation hypersonic and strategic programs.
Notably, we offer flight-demonstrated All-Up Round (AUR) capabilities with scalable propulsion architectures, led by BUCKLER™—our flight-tested, sub-$100K interceptor designed to defeat Group 3 drones and rotary-wing threats, with a clear path to scaling up larger, next-generation AUR variants. We are more than a defense supplier: our modular BOLT™ launch vehicle already flies sub-orbital missions and is Low Earth Orbit (LEO)-ready with the addition of a third stage—opening a fast, affordable path to space.
Backed by prominent aerospace and venture capital investors—including Crosslink Capital, Razor's Edge Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures, Boeing, Arkenstone Capital, The Capital Factory, Upsher Management Company, Event Horizon Capital, and Lockheed Martin Ventures—X-Bow is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a dedicated R&D facility in Socorro, NM, and additional presence in Texas, Mississippi, California, Alabama, Colorado, Utah, Maryland, and Washington, DC. X-Bow’s revenue and backlog have more than doubled in recent years, reflecting strong demand for its advanced propulsion solutions. For more information, visit www.XBowSystems.com.
Founded
2016
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Albuquerque, New Mexico
