Senior Systems Engineer

Colorado Springs, Colorado
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 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 Systems Engineer to join the team at Peterson Space Force Base, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

• Possess experience and understanding of modern engineering tools, methods, and practices through Digital Engineering (DE), Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and Systems and Architectural design
• Possess experience in MBSE using Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and common tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect, Magic Draw, Cameo Enterprise Architect, etc.
• Possess a strong understanding of implementing a Digital Engineering Ecosystem / Environment within a DoD system
• Conduct reviews to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications
• Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics
• Prepare reports and conducts technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles, delivering presentations to customers, leadership, and technical personnel
• Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems
• Provide system/program engineering, technical support and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight
• Provide proposal analysis support services that compare and quantify proposed systems, components, approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness
• Provide concepts and requirements analyses support services including, but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing:
  • Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs),
  • Capability Development Documents (CDDs),
  • Capability Production Documents (CDDs),
  • Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs),
  • Military Utility Assessments (MUAs),
  • Concepts of Operation (CONOPs),
  • Technology Development Strategies,
  • Functional Configuration Audits/Physical Configuration Audits (FCAs/PCAs), and
  • Technology Standards Profiles
• Review and analyze system concepts and user requirements that have been approved and entered into a system requirements baseline (functional, allocated, and product)

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

• Master's degree in related field and twelve (12) years of relative experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD OR
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and fifteen (15) years of relative experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD OR
• Twenty (20) years of relative experience, eight (8) of which must be in the DoD.

• Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an expert in Model Based Systems Engineering and traditional Systems Engineering.
• Possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the technical/professional discipline.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures, and practices in Model Based…