Test Engineer, Mechanical
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Position: Test Engineer, Mechanical Location: Luling, Texas (onsite) Job Type: Full-timeAs an employee at X-Bow, you will be given the opportunity to participate in a range of diverse activities to apply X-Bow's unique technologies, as well as the flexibility to focus on areas that will further your individual 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 (DoD) and other government agencies. We are looking for a candidate who combines strong communication, organization, and management 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.What You Will Do:•Conduct combustion testing of solid rocket motors, igniters, and other mission critical components in support of multiple programs.•Ensure that all test operations meet test objectives and are conducted safely and in accordance with company policies.•Develop engineering documentation such as requirements documents, test plans and procedures, assembly drawings and procedures, manufacturing drawings and design reviews.•Design and develop test and assembly fixtures and other ground support equipment.•Assemble, disassemble, and evaluate test articles including the handling of ordinance.•Interpret collected data and analyze components post-test for performance evaluation or to diagnose anomalous events.•Participate in test readiness reviews, design reviews, and post-test data presentations.•Operate basic hand and power tools.•Physical demands include lifting up to 50lbs, extensive walking, and exposure to the elements.•Develop budgets and schedules for projects.•Support all phases of manufacturing, assembly, and test of your designs.What You Need to Have:•3+ years of experience in related role in aerospace, automotive or other relevant industry•B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering•Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in structural, thermal, and fluids analysis.•Possess the ability to generate and interpret technical drawings, including P&IDs and GD&T.•Demonstrated experience in modern CAD and FEA tools.•Knowledge of machine shop best industry practices and ability to evaluate their capabilities.•Possess good written and verbal communication skill.•Demonstrate good time management skills.•Work well with others in a distributed matrix organization.•Must be a US Persons as defined by § 120.62 of the ITARX-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. (pronounced Crossbow ) is a U.S. defense technology and rocket propulsion company that has developed an innovative, low-cost method to manufacture solid rocket motors. Our propulsion technology, space launch, and modular boost platforms make us a unique and highly desirable aerospace supplier to the defense and national security industries.General DisclosureX-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.