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• $116k Per Year Mechanical Engineer (5+ years): Mechanical-Fluidic Systems X-Bow Systems

Occupation:

Mechanical Engineers

Location:

Socorro, NM

• 87801

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

07/10/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

Dice.com

Web Site:

www.dice.com Job #: jo_2000007029 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window. Skills

• Aerospace
• Computer Hardware
• Value Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics
• Stress Analysis
• Design Analysis
• Manufacturing
• SolidWorks
• PDM
• Team Leadership
• Electrical Engineering
• Assembly
• Mechanical Engineering
• Security Clearance
• ITAR
• Aerospace
• Computer Hardware
• Value Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics
• Stress Analysis
• Design Analysis
• Manufacturing
• SolidWorks
• PDM
• Team Leadership
• Electrical Engineering
• Assembly
• Mechanical Engineering
• Security Clearance
• ITAR
• Summary X-Bow Systems is expanding and is looking to fill one new Mechanical Engineer position.

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 we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a talented and driven Mechanical Engineer to join our team. About the

Role:

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will have a key role in supporting the design, analysis, component specification, integration and commissioning of facilities required for 21st century energetic material and Solid Rocket Motor manufacturing. Specifically, you will join a multi-disciplinary team responsible for all aspects of requirement verifications, upgrade and anomaly resolution, design, analysis, test, and deployment of hardware and control sub-systems related to a disruptive new method for nitrocellulose production. You'll know you're successful in this role when you've identified blockers, guided processes to address anomalies and performance shortfalls, verified requirements are satisfied and you've delivered on the agreed upon master schedule while adhering to environmental and safety best practices. To thrive in this role, you must have demonstrated success in fluid mechanics analysis, mechanical design, thermal/stress analysis, and test with an aptitude for hands-on definition of industrial CONOPS and commissioning of complex industrial/chemical systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Design/Analysis/Manufacture and Test of energetic materials or chemical processing facilities
• Demonstrated experience with common manufacturing and fabrication techniques
• Experience scoping pumps, mixers, heat exchangers, ovens, precision flow meters, etc.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with Data/Automation/Controls engineers
• 5+ years' experience with Solidworks CAD and PDM or equivalent
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams of ~5 engineers
• Experience leading teams will be considered valuable for one open position
• Analysis skills from notebook level to advanced simulation capturing stress, fluid flow, thermal and/or electrical power
• Demonstrated electro/mechanical hands-on assembly and trouble-shooting aptitude
• Bachelors degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Must be a US Persons as defined by 120.

62 of the ITAR 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. Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools ("AI") that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.