General/Interdisciplinary Engineer General/Interdisciplinary Engineer, Senior Hill Air Force Base Ogden UT 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 Senior General/Interdisciplinary Engineer to support the Aerospace Dominance Enabler Division (AFLCMC/C3BM) at Hill AFB in Ogden Utah. This role supports the protection, accreditation, and ongoing security posture of Air Force information systems. In this role will work closely with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to ensure systems meet all DoD and Air Force cybersecurity requirements, align with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical networks and data. This position will conduct risk assessments, support accreditation activities, evaluate system security controls, and help enforce policies, configurations, and user access standards. Additional responsibilities include monitoring for vulnerabilities, assisting with incident response actions, maintaining compliance artifacts, and supporting secure system design efforts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct and support all engineering and technical activities required during the material solution analysis, technology, engineering, and manufacturing development, production and deployment, and operation and support phases of the systems acquisition process. Develop/prepare engineering and technical documentation inherently part of the activities listed above (e.g. Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Systems Engineering Plan (SEP)…), systems review and analysis with written reporting, briefing, and artifact development as required for all of the technical specialty areas defined in this section; and the planning and execution of all necessary technical reviews, assessments, and interchange meetings (e.g. Critical Design Review(CDR), Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA), Reliability Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM)) and associated artifacts (e.g. Critical Design Review entry and exit criteria)
- Risk Management Framework Certification, coordination and generation of RMF artifacts and approvals from the appropriate external agencies (currently CENTCOM) for authority to transmit on the global grid. Efforts may include requesting and reviewing system scans and other supporting data/briefings to obtain certifications
- Conduct systems architectural analyses to include system design/design feasibility and state-of-the-art assessment to Produce architectures, document planned and existing systems, determine deficiencies, develop alternatives, recommend solutions, and support development of a plan to implement the chosen solution per acquisition and sustainment system engineering processes. This may include traditional architecture development or Model Based Systems Engineering processes.
- Track and ensure system architecture and interoperability requirements for the base-lined system is maintained.
- Detail operational requirements and functional interactions within the system and with other systems, considering life cycle costs, logistics supportability, human factors, et al, to determine if the basic building blocks of the system are defined in sufficient detail to support a development program effort
- Translate DoD user requirements into system requirements for designing, developing, testing and evaluating systems and subsystems using USAF and DoD approved acquisition methods.
- Provide engineering analysis of system training, training equipment and simulator requirements; prepare technical documentation; and provide engineering evaluation of equipment and simulator designs
- Understand and implement robust DoD acquisition and sustainment systems engineering processes to address the life-cycle requirements of each product support area
- Prepare and review program specifications for items, processes and materials.
- Develop and utilize analytical, simulation, MBSE and digital engineering analysis techniques to optimize system performance and/or system effectiveness; establish system sensitivities, define system parameters, evaluate hardware and validate flight test results in terms of overall system relationships and applications.
- Develop, prepare, review, and integrate selected milestone review documentation, periodic reports, and certifications as identified in current DoD and AF acquisition policy
- Review, evaluate and monitor acquisition Contractor drawings for completeness, currency, technical accuracy and conformance to requirements, specifications, regulations and quality control to ensure compliance with ASME technical Data Package format and requirements
- Complete and support requirements definition and analysis, architecture design, implementation, integration, verification and validation, transition, decision analysis, requirements management, risk management, interface management, and configuration management
- Facilitate the transfer of information, lessons learned and best practices across all customers and contractors serviced under this task order within constraints of proprietary rights
- Perform market research and trade studies to assess current and future systems to ensure they that meet mission needs/requirements. Conduct, define and evaluate system cost, schedule, and technical performance. Perform reviews, studies (including root cause analysis), audits, evaluations and analyses and provide technical recommendations to the Government.
- Conduct engineering performance, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost, producibility, reliability and maintainability, risk and scheduling trade-off studies
- Develop USAF approved Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), test plans and procedures, prepare test readiness reviews and associated test documentation using DoD and USAF standard processes, execute developmental tests and assist in operational test planning/execution, and evaluate tests in support of acquisition and sustainment programs.
- Participate in integrated logistics support efforts, provisioning and source coding, maintenance data collection, technical order management, configuration management, evaluation of quality deficiency reports, and/or identification of alternate sources of supply for diminishing manufacturing/materiel sources preferred
- Position will be expected to execute network analysis for the Kuwait Air Operations Center Program. This effort takes in a multitude of Command and Control Sensor data and integrates it into 1 common air Picture at the AOC Command Headquarters. Experience in Network connectivity, analysis, impact of COMSEC, interfaces and differing data sets for integration is required/highly desirable.
- Ability to analyze several different system requirements for integration in a network environment is key as there is a mix of new and legacy systems and possibly the need to implement a cross domain solution.
Education and Experience:
Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DoD OR 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in the DoD.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles, engineering analysis, and technical management, with the ability to solve complex, novel, and multidisciplinary engineering challenges.
- Expertise in DoD acquisition and lifecycle management, including familiarity with the DoD 5000 Series framework, milestone reviews, product support planning, and sustainment strategies.
- Strong understanding of military standards (MIL-STDs), engineering compliance requirements, and technical governance, ensuring solutions meet operational and regulatory requirements.
- Experience developing and evaluating system architectures, technical designs, and engineering solutions for complex defense systems and mission-critical capabilities.
- Ability to assess emerging technologies, engineering trends, and modernization opportunities, translating technical innovations into practical program applications.
- Proficient in technical oversight of systems such as USAF command and control reporting systems, tactical radar systems, shelter and radome systems, aircraft trainer pods, radios and communication systems, electronic warfare systems, and threat emitters.
- Skilled in providing authoritative engineering recommendations, technical risk assessments, and strategic guidance to government leadership, program offices, and acquisition teams.
- Demonstrates strong communication and coordination skills, effectively conveying technical concepts and recommendations to engineers, program managers, senior leaders, and stakeholders.
- Excels in cross-functional team collaboration, partnering with acquisition, logistics, operations, cybersecurity, and engineering organizations to achieve mission objectives.
- Applies sound judgment and analytical thinking to complex problem-solving and decision-making, particularly in high-visibility or technically challenging environments.
- Serves as a trusted technical advisor, providing strategic leadership and mentoring while guiding teams through engineering, acquisition, and programmatic challenges.
- Exhibits innovation and intellectual curiosity, identifying opportunities to improve engineering processes, architectures, technologies, and mission effectiveness.
- Maintains a customer-focused support mindset, ensuring technical solutions align with operational needs, mission requirements, and stakeholder expectations.
- Thrives in dynamic environments requiring initiative, adaptability, and the ability to reconcile competing priorities, technical viewpoints, and program objectives.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time, in-office, position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.
Other Position Requirements:
- 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 be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance.
- Must be able to travel, including air travel.
HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:
- 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.
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