Operations Technician

Job Title: Operations Technician

Location: Luling, TX (onsite)

About X-Bow Systems: X-Bow Systems is a cutting-edge aerospace technology company revolutionizing the defense, government, and space industries. We are seeking a detail-oriented Operations Technician to support our manufacturing operations. This role is critical to ensuring the safe and efficient production of high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Operations Technician, you will:
• Perform simple calculations to ensure process variables are accurately controlled
• Follow detailed work instructions including standard operating procedures (SOPs), engineering specifications, and engineering drawings
• Handle and work with chemicals safely and effectively
• Complete product documentation, including shop travelers, to ensure compliance and traceability
• Assist engineers in design and development of production processes
• Handle, produce, and manufacture energetic materials under the general direction of an engineer or supervisor. Energetic materials may include rocket motor components or assemblies, propellant samples, or bulk materials.
• Availability to work off-hour shifts or overtime as needed to meet production schedules
• Able to work from elevated platforms and move 50 lbs of material without help
• Able and willing to wear appropriate PPE such as company provided boots, coveralls, and respirators as needed

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you should have:
• Experience reading and following SOPs and completing documentation
• Familiarity with operating and monitoring production equipment
• Basic computer skills and ability to communicate using a variety of digital platforms
• Reliable and regular attendance
• Ability to obtain a government issued security clearance as needed by the company
• Ability to trouble shoot basic machine failures and provide feedback to maintenance groups.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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.