Senior Systems Safety Engineer – Acquisition Programs

Hx5, Llc; Florida; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 SP

Pet Insurance

Job summary

HX5, LLC is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Engineer to join our team at Eglin AFB in Niceville, Florida. This role focuses on system safety across development, testing, and fielding, interfacing with Air Force standards and partners across engineering and operations.

The position requires an ABET-accredited degree and extensive experience in systems engineering, safety policy, and risk management, with a track record of guiding safety decisions in complex programs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity evaluations of OEM safety assessments and validate probability models.
• Deliver senior-level recommendations supporting Air Force approvals and safety policies.
• Provide expert safety oversight for ground, flight and interoperability tests.
• Review testing plans and results for safety impacts and alignment with objectives.
• Maintain security requirements including classified-material handling and vault operations.
• Advise leadership on safety risks across design, testing, fielding and changes.
• Represent the program in technical reviews, safety boards, and senior briefings.
• Collaborate with engineering, T&E, logistics, cybersecurity and OEM partners to embed safety.

Skills

Systems engineering

Risk management

Safety assessment

Air Force standards

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

20+ years professional experience

MS degree with 15 years experience

PhD with 5 years experience

Job description

HX5, LLC is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Engineer to join our team at Eglin AFB in Niceville, Florida. This role focuses on system safety across development, testing, and fielding, interfacing with Air Force standards and partners across engineering and operations.

The position requires an ABET-accredited degree and extensive experience in systems engineering, safety policy, and risk management, with a track record of guiding safety decisions in complex programs.