Industrial Equipment Mechanic

Industrial Equipment Mechanic
Engineering Technician I
Holloman Air Force Base
Alamogordo, New Mexico

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 an Industrial Equipment Mechanic to join our team at Holloman Air Force Base. This position supports the 846th Test Squadron (TS) to perform buildup and deployment of track and sled-borne instrumentation equipment and systems to gather data to meet test program requirements for the Holloman High Speed Test Track (HHSTT). The HHSTT is a rocket sled test facility and works with customers to design tests to simulate flight environments in support of the development of weapon systems and other flight hardware.

In this position you will be responsible for instrumentation preparation, fabrication, and integration while conducting operational checks and resolving malfunctions during test conduct. Test conduct consists of electrical and avionics systems support to include setup, troubleshooting, and maintaining systems and capabilities for the 846TS. Additionally, this position supports in-house capability development and facility maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fielding, operating, and troubleshooting systems for command and control, data acquisition, networking, power distribution, datalogging, and telemetry during mission set-up, conduct, and teardown.
• Use wiring diagrams, assembly guides, and schematics to build electrical and mechanical systems for manakins and/or various test pallet configurations.
• Maintain test capabilities and resources through preventative maintenance, calibration, modification, etc.
• Comply with safety, security, and environmental safety policies, procedures, and other Air Force program requirements.

Education and Experience:

• BS degree in a relevant field or six (6) years of direct experience may be substituted.
• Expertise in using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment.
• Strong understanding of diesel engine mechanics, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and heavy equipment components.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
  

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 be able to obtain a Secret clearance within six (6) months from start date.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 Suite including Outlook, Teams, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel

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
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, pleasecall (850) 362-6551.

CJ