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HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide. HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer in support of the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) at Hill Air Force Base.

• Conduct system engineering reviews and analyses throughout the system lifecycle, including concept development, demonstration and validation, engineering and manufacturing development, production, deployment, and operations & support.
• Develop and/or refine system features, enhancing, extending, or validating existing processes, data, methods, or techniques.
• Assist in translating DoD user requirements into system requirements to guide the design, development, fabrication, testing, and evaluation of systems, subsystems, and equipment.
• Review overall system design baselines to assess architecture and interoperability requirements.
• Support the development of system specifications and architecture products.
• Perform independent analysis of engineering change proposals, specifications, and vendor submissions, providing recommendations to the Government POC regarding their acceptability.
• Conduct life cycle cost evaluations on proposed systems and components.
• Assist with test and evaluation (T&E) activities, including test planning, execution, and result assessments to ensure compliance with operational requirements.
• Evaluate and coordinate the availability and capability of major DoD and civilian test resources and facilities.
• Support scheduling and securing of required test resources in alignment with program office objectives.
• Monitor, assess, and report on T&E efforts, ensuring adherence to project timelines and requirements.
• Assist in designing, planning, executing, analyzing, reporting, and documenting test and evaluation programs, including certifications and compliance procedures.
• Contribute to the development of technical plans by reviewing technical documents, participating in working groups, tracking risk and issue resolution, and supporting special studies to evaluate alternative approaches.
• Provide support for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) efforts as required.

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, and three (3) years of related experience, three (3) of which must be in the DoD
• OR 7 years of directly related experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD
• Experience with design and development of Electrical circuit analysis, RF chain sub-specialties (antenna design, high-power transmitters/amplifiers, receiver processing, etc.), and electro-mechanical controls.
• Experience with modeling and simulation for electrical engineering projects
• Hands-on experience conducting and assessing electrical system tests.
• Experience or application to DoD systems.
• Understanding of the DoD acquisition processes including technical data package development, sustainment, and principles of configuration management
• Familiarity with:
  • Electronic Warfare and/or Air Combat Operations, including live aircrew training and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) development.
  • Range Infrastructure Architectures & Systems.
  • Foreign Ground Radar technology and applications.

• Degree in a related engineering field from an ABET accredited institution.

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret clearance by date of hire.
• Must be able to travel, including air travel.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, pleasecall (850) 362-6551.

CJ