Test Engineer, Principal

Test Engineer, Principal

Hill Air Force Base

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.

HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Test Engineer in support of the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3MB) at Hill Air Force Base.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the entire testing lifecycle including test concept and methodology development, detailed test planning, execution, data analysis, and end-user operational testing.
• Develop and document test plans, criteria, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Apply Design of Experiments (DoE) techniques to optimize test strategies and resource use.
• Evaluate test environments for configuration accuracy, operational relevance, and availability for fault testing and verification.
• Analyze and interpret complex data to assess software/hardware performance and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Provide detailed findings, analysis, and recommendations to program leadership and test teams.Identify schedule conflicts between multiple test events/releases and support deconfliction and prioritization.
• Apply engineering judgment and develop innovative solutions to address test and evaluation challenges.
• Independently manage tasks and deliverables, with only limited supervision and periodic detailed review.

Education and Experience:

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and twenty (20) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, ten (10) of which must be in the DoD
• OR thirty (30) plus years of directly related experience, twelve (12) of which must be in the DoD
• Technical Expertise: Experience and/or training in the following electrical engineering disciplines:
  • Extensive experience supporting the full test and evaluation lifecycle, including test concept development, test planning, execution, data collection, analysis, verification, validation, and operational testing.
  • Strong knowledge of DoD test and evaluation requirements, standards, and acquisition frameworks, including DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and lifecycle testing activities supporting defense acquisition programs.
  • Expertise in developing comprehensive test plans, procedures, evaluation criteria, technical reports, schedules, and cost estimates to support program objectives and milestone decisions.
  • Proficient in applying Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies to optimize test strategies, improve data quality, reduce risk, and maximize resource utilization.
  • Skilled in evaluating and validating test environments and system configurations, ensuring operational relevance, accuracy, and readiness for verification and fault-testing activities.
  • Advanced ability to analyze complex software, hardware, and system-performance data, identify trends, assess effectiveness, and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders.

  • Experience supporting systems acquisition and product lifecycle activities, ensuring test strategies align with program schedules, technical requirements, and mission objectives.

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 or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must hold an active Secret clearance
• Must be able to travel, including air travel.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• 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