Electrical Engineer

HX5, LLC; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

HX5, LLC is seeking an Electrical Engineer for full-time onsite support at Hill Air Force Base, Ogden, UT. The role involves engineering reviews, supporting system specifications, and translating user requirements in alignment with DoD projects. Applicants must hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of experience, including a strong background in electrical engineering principles. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience required.
• Experience in electrical engineering areas like circuit analysis and RF chain.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system engineering reviews throughout the system lifecycle.
• Support the development of system specifications and architecture.
• Assist in translating user requirements into system requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Test planning

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s Degree in professional engineering discipline

Job description

Ogden UT

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.

Electrical Engineer Jrym

Hill Air Force Base, Ogden UT

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. The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Digital (AFPEO/HB) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Digital portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies.

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

• 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 U.S. 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.

Benefits

• 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call [phone].