Senior Acquisition Program Materials Engineer

Taleo; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Medical 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 a Senior Acquisition Program Materials Engineer to support the U.S. DoD at Eglin AFB in Niceville, Florida, focusing on materials for warheads, including design, qualification, testing, and supplier engagement.

The role requires ABET-accredited engineering credentials and the ability to travel to sites as needed. Candidates should have extensive defense-industry experience, proficiency with MIL-STD-810G/2105C, and a track record in materials development, structural analysis,

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Multiple pathways: BS with 20+ yrs, MS with 15+ yrs or PhD with 5+ yrs.
• Security clearance eligibility and U.S. citizenship expected.
• Experience with MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-2105C preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, development, qualification and testing of warheads including mechanical design, manufacturing, energetic fills, and aircraft integration.
• Test plan design, review, and oversight.
• Material review and qualification testing.
• Support penetration modeling, fragmentation and penetration analysis, fatigue and stress analysis, and IM work per MIL-STD standards.
• Provide materials engineering support, advising on material composition and processing.
• Perform testing and evaluation of materials, corrosion control, failure analysis, and update inspection techniques and standards.
• Travel to supplier and test sites.

Skills

Design & testing

Mechanical design

Material development

Aircraft integration

Test plan design

Penetration modeling

Fatigue analysis

Materials engineering

Qualification testing

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Bachelor's degree + 20 years experience

Master's degree + 15 years experience

PhD + 5 years experience

Job description

Senior Acquisition Program Materials Engineer

Acquisition Prog 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 Materials Engineer to join our team at Eglin AFB in Niceville, Florida.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design, development, qualification, and testing of warheads, including mechanical design, manufacturing, energetic fills, and aircraft integration.
• Test plan design, review, and/or oversight
• Material review and qualification testing.
• Support penetration modeling (such as Penetration Curve/PENCURV), fragmentation and penetration performance analysis, fatigue and stress analysis, and insensitive munitions work in accordance with MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-2105C.
• Provide materials engineering support, including identifying suitable materials, advising on material composition and processing, and developing or improving fabrication and processing techniques.
• Perform testing and evaluation of materials, corrosion control, failure analysis, and contribute to developing or revising inspection techniques, specification standards, and maintenance procedures across the product life cycle.
• Travel to supplier and test sites.

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

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 a Top-Secret clearance by date of hire.

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.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:

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CJ