Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

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 an Electrical Engineer in support of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/ESDI) at Hill Air Force Base.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

Technical Expertise:
Experience and/or training in the following electrical engineering disciplines:

• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering design, analysis, and evaluation methods.
• Proficiency in test planning, execution, and evaluation methodologies.
• Familiarity with RF systems, electro-mechanical controls, and configuration management.
• Understanding of DoD acquisition and test policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Capability to collaborate effectively with government, contractor, and industry stakeholders.

Education and Experience:

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

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 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.
• Experience and/or training in the following electrical engineering areas:
• Design, development, and circuit analysis;
• RF chain sub-specialties (antenna design, high power transmitters/amplifiers, receiver processing, etc. );
• Electro-mechanical controls;
• Modeling and simulation;
• Test and evaluation;
• Technical data package development and sustainment;
• Principles of configuration management;
• DoD Acquisition processes
• Familiarity with Electronic Warfare and/or Air Combat operations, including live aircrew training, TTP development, and Range Infrastructure architectures/systems.
• Familiarity with foreign ground radar intelligence or application to DoD systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a professional engineering discipline with at least three (3) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including three (3) years in the DoD.
• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time onsite 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 be able to obtain a Secret clearance by date of hire.
• 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…