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Senior Acquisition Program Materials Engineer

HX5, LLC · Niceville, FLtoday

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Provide materials engineering support for warhead design, qualification testing, and failure analysis at Eglin AFB.

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Why it is interesting. Work on warhead materials, penetration modeling, and insensitive munitions for the Department of Defense.

Might not be for you. Requires 20 years experience with a BS, U.S. citizenship, and Top-Secret clearance.

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Adjacent materials roleProvide materials engineering support, including identifying suitable materials, advising on material composition and processing, and developing or improving fabrication and processing techniques.

Seniority
Senior
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
5+ yrs
Industry
Defense
Role
R&D / Research
Clearance
Top Secret
Relocation
Offered
Visa
US citizenship required
Benefits
relocation packagetuition reimbursement

Role details

**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

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

CJ

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Common questions

Does HX5, LLC sponsor work visas for the Senior Acquisition Program Materials Engineer role?

This role requires US citizenship — not just permanent residency.

Where is the Senior Acquisition Program Materials Engineer role at HX5, LLC based?

This role is based in Niceville, FL.

What degree is required for the Senior Acquisition Program Materials Engineer role at HX5, LLC?

The posting accepts the following combinations: BS + 20 years, MS + 15 years, PhD + 5 years.

How many years of experience does this Senior Acquisition Program Materials Engineer role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.