Systems Safety EngineerAcquisition Program Engineer Sr
Eglin AFB, Florida
Niceville, Florida HX5 is currently seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Engineer to join our team at Eglin AFB in Niceville, Florida.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Lead Systems Safety Program activities providing senior technical guidance on hazard analysis, risk assessment, and systems safety requirements.
- Oversee the development, review, and validation of systems safety artifacts (e.g., SSHA, SAR, OSHA, hazard logs, and risk tracking documentation).
- Perform high-complexity evaluations of OEM safety assessments, identifying analytical errors, validating probability models, and ensuring risks are accurately characterized- mirroring demonstrated duties such as detecting flawed OEM Risk Reduction Safety Assessments and correcting probability-based risk ratings.
- Deliver senior-level recommendations that support Air Force operational approvals, safety policy decisions, and risk-acceptance processes.
- Provide expert safety oversight for developmental; and operational test events, ensuring ground tests, flight tests, interoperability test, and reliability test incorporate correct safety objectives and Air Force standards.
- Review T&E plans, procedures, and results for safety impacts and ensure alignment with program safety objectives and Aif Force standards.
- Fulfill PWS- directed security requirements, including classified-material handling, SCI product management, and vault-assess operations- as reflected in documented systems safety roles.
- Maintain strict compliance with PWS security and information-protection requirements (classified product tracking, SCI event support, and secure-facility procedures).
- Advise program leadership on safety risks and requirements across technology maturation, design reviews, test readiness, fielding decisions, sustainment activities, and configuration changes.
- Represent the program office in high-visibility technical reviews, safety boards, and briefings to senior stakeholders.
- Partner with engineering, T&E organizations, configuration management, OEM partners, logistics, cybersecurity, reliability engineering, and operational units to ensure safety considerations are embedded throughout the acquisition process.
- Guide and mentor junior engineers in system safety methodology and Air Force policy.
Education and Experience:- Undergraduate engineering degree from ABET-accredited college.
- Bachelor's degree and twenty (20) years of professional experience
- Or Master's degree and fifteen (15) years of professional experience
- OR Ph.D. and five (5) years of professional experience
- Experience in Systems Engineering to include requirement management, design management, and risk management.
- Broad understanding of Operational Safety, Suitability, and effectiveness in weapon systems
- Experience with implementing safety related standards
- Experience in USAF System Safety or USN safety policies a plus
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:- This is a full-time 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 is a requirement for this position.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance.
HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:- Relocation Assistance
- 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
