Director of Programs and Engineering — Solid Rocket Motor Division

Job overview

The Director of Programs and Engineering role may be based near X-Bow offices, including Luling, Texas, Salt Lake City, Utah, Huntsville, Alabama, or other locations. The position is described as onsite in the listing, and compensation is not specified. It supports the Defense Systems Sector and reports to the Vice President of Solid Rocket Motor Programs and Production. X-Bow develops solid rocket motors and propulsion technology for defense and national security industries. This senior leader provides strategic and operational direction across program management and engineering, overseeing multiple development and production programs while guiding engineering teams. The role aligns technical work with program requirements and delivery goals, manages resources and risks, and coordinates cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Lead program management and engineering operations across the Defense Systems Sector
• oversee multiple rocket motor development and production programs
• manage program portfolios, schedules, scope, and budgets
• lead proposal development and strategic customer engagements
• direct SRM Engineering and SRM Mechanical Engineering teams
• coordinate cross-functional teams
• manage program managers and engineering leaders
• communicate status and risks to senior leadership and stakeholders
• oversee engineering standards, quality assurance, compliance, testing, and validation
• manage departmental budgets and resources
• identify and mitigate program and technical risks
• drive continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of programs and engineering

solid rocket motors

program management

engineering leadership

aerospace

defense systems

rocket propulsion

luling tx

salt lake city ut

huntsville al

itar

cross-functional leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• professional growth opportunities
• collaborative environment
• opportunity to work with engineering and program management teams.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; 10–12 years of aerospace or defense experience and 5–7 years in leadership roles required; solid rocket motor expertise highly desired; ITAR eligibility requirements apply; location may be near listed offices or others.

About the employer

X-Bow Systems is hiring for this role. Industry: Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing. Sector: 33.