Acquisition Program Engineer

• 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.

• 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 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.