Systems Safety Engineer

Systems Safety Engineer
Acquisition Program Engineer Sr
Eglin AFB, Florida
Niceville, Florida

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 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

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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CJ