Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer, Journeyman – Hanscom Air Force Base – Bedford, MA

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 Systems Engineer to support the HNI Division at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.

• Conduct reviews on program portfolio 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.
• Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design, and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications.
• Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics.
• Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles.
• 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 engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) processes.
• Capable of performing problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, science and technology roadmap analysis, Set based design for concept development, Multi-Objective Decision Analysis and cost versus capability trade off analysis.
• Capable of implementing Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, and Digital Twin techniques across system lifecycle.

$101,000–$141,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in related field and at least three (3) years of relevant experience, three (3) of which must be in the DoD.
• Or seven (7) years of directly related experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.
• Three (3) to five (5) years with Windows Active Directory, Windows Domain Controllers, group policies, and Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO).
• Fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity (i.e. network topologies, Ports and Protocols specifications, ACAS scans).
• Experience with virtual machines that run applications on Windows OS.
• Experience with building windows virtual machines using ESXI and/or Vxrail.
• ABET accredited engineering degree preferred.

• 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 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.