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HX5, LLC · 2 days ago

Communication Navigation Engineer

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

HX5, LLC is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. They are currently seeking a Communication Navigation Engineer to support the KC-46 Program Office at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The role involves applying engineering principles to enhance weapon systems, supporting system integrity programs, and ensuring compliance with Air Force policies and technical requirements.

ConsultingGovernmentInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply an understanding of DoD, AF, and common engineering/scientific principles, processes, and procedures to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future AF and joint service weapon systems

Support the System Integrity Programs including Mechanical Systems Integrity Program (MECSIP), assist in maintaining and updating the Critical Safety Item (CSI) list, and monitor airworthiness certification for mission partner aircraft

Understand and execute Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 62-6, USAF Airworthiness , associated AFIs and Airworthiness Bulletins through standardized processes and issuance of flight authorizations

Support project team meetings, working groups, and reviews as needed

Assist in the development and evaluation of IMP, IMS, and Systems Engineering Detail Schedule (SEDS) engineering cost estimates

Follow the Life Cycle Systems Engineering (LCSE) and OSS&E related AFIs and all lower-level supplements and related documents including applicable OIs

Participate in value stream mapping activities and Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) program facilitation

Assist with technical requirements compliance pertaining to avionics development, test, sustainment and operations pertaining to navigation, voice communication systems, Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) data link systems, military and civilian communication networks, network protocols, Information Protection Security (IPSec), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)/Extensible Markup Language (XML) packaging of network commands and air data systems to include performance, integrity and airworthiness

Assist with evaluating technical documents, determining sufficiency for demonstrating compliance with specification and airworthiness, summarizing findings, recommending changes, and communicating all results to program office

Must possess excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills to develop and maintain working relationships with the internal and external personnel involved with the project or program

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Skype/Lync), Adobe Acrobat, and applications for access to the world wide web including Microsoft Internet Explorer

Qualification

Engineering principlesAirworthiness certificationAvionics developmentGovernment Acquisition experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-Accredited program and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience

Master's degree in engineering from an ABET-Accredited program and twelve (12) years of relevant experience

Five (5) years of Government Acquisition experience

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency

Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Ability to travel, including air travel

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills

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

Company

HX5, LLC

HX5, LLC has specialized in providing professional support services to meet the needs of Federal Government organizations since its incorporation in 2004.

Founded in 2004

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees