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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Acquisition Program Engineer - **Company:** HX5, LLC - **Location:** Eglin Air Force Base, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Interoperability, Reliability Engineering - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0da7968a-e74b-40c5-a8dd-91dc867f0a0c ## About the Role * 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. ## Description * 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. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - GraalVM in action, Static Analysis insights and more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1723-wearedevelopers-live-graalvm-in-action-static-analysis-insights-and-more) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)