Mission Planning Engineer

HX5, LLC - Niceville, FL

Hiring: Mission Planning Engineer Company: HX5, LLC Location: Niceville, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:43:03 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management, Risk Management, Secret Clearance, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •This is a full-time on-site position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours. Required Skills: •Knowledge of operational aircrew mission planning and software process, including extensive knowledge of how aircrew use automated mission planning and software tools to accomplish their mission. Extensive experience with the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is desired. •Knowledge of CAF operational mission planning with USAF platforms •Prepare and review technical documents defining, specifying, and recommending system and subsystem characteristics. •Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative plans, systems engineering programs, and test results, ensuring subsystem and system performance meets program specifications. •Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective actions using sound engineering principles. •Develop validation criteria and procedures for systems and subsystems. •Analysis & Risk Management •Analyze and evaluate results of major engineering weapon systems and provide operations oversight. Qualifications: •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. •401(k) plan with Company Match •Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account •Bachelor's degree and twenty-five (25) years of professional experience •OR master's degree and fifteen (15) years of professional experience •OR PhD and five (5) years of experience •Undergraduate engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!