Test Operations EngineerBeyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Test Operations Engineer in our Propulsion Test Group, supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. The Test Operations Engineer will be working as a member of an integrated team in Propulsion responsible for operating and maintaining ground test facilities used for development and evaluation testing of propulsion systems such as turbojet and turbofan air breathing engines and ramjets in support of the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.Open to internal or external candidates. The selected candidate for this requisition must be available to work any shift to support test needs as mission requires.We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer or Aerospace Engineer who wants to work in a multi-disciplinary team that plays a key role in supporting national defense. The engineer hired into this role acts as the "quarterback" in one of the control rooms responsible for planning and execution of test plans for testing. This position does require shift work to support testing as test load demands.Our Test Operations Engineers provide technical direction for safe and reliable operation of test equipment and integration of a customer's test article to an Arnold Engineering Development Complex test bed.
This work involves practical application of engineering principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, hydraulics, pneumatics, and materials of construction. These principles are applied through the use of engineering tools including generating risk assessments, test plans, work instructions, and other engineering documentation in support of testing.As part of a multi-disciplinary team, test operations engineers interface with other engineering teams across the complex including plant operations and systems, controls, instrumentation, design, facility data analysis, and modeling and simulation engineers as well as a cadre of skilled labor to ensure reliable operation and ability to meet future test needs.Test Operations Engineers also provide system engineer capabilities as part of a team of mechanical and electrical engineers whose job it is to oversee installation, operation, sustainment, and troubleshooting of their assigned test cell equipment and systems. Some examples of test systems in various facilities include thrust determination and force measurement systems, fuel systems, icing systems, combustors, nozzles, water systems, gaseous nitrogen systems, hydraulic systems, lubrication oil systems, high pressure air systems, service air systems, liquid nitrogen systems, various sensors, etc. that are needed to reliably provide test data to our customers.Job Duties:Learn and understand test systems; requires the ability to respond and make decisions quickly to alarms/alerts in fast paced, high pressure situations, ensuring the safety of the test crew, the facility, and the test articleRespond when systems malfunction during a test, troubleshooting and directing corrective maintenance activities (or calling in the appropriate systems engineer for additional support)Coordinate work with the appropriate area superintendent, craft supervisor, and / or work planner and provide technical leadership to the craft workforce in execution of work orders and operational / maintenance procedures (work instructions, WIs), Lock-Out / Tag-Out (LOTO), critical lifts, etcEnsure proper test / operations reporting (Ops Center, test resumes, Operating Test Logs, Test Unit Status Logs, Test Article Activity Logs, unplanned event reporting, etc.)Perform facility characterization/ calibrations, monitor facility performance, and maintain system capability / performance maps and envelopesTest operations engineers also operate as system engineers for equipment within or directly providing support to the test cell facility and may engage in some small design and analysis tasks as neededOperate assigned test cell systems effectivelyWork to develop the test operational requirements (test period directives, detailed run programs, etc.) ensuring test article mounts are structurally sound to withstand expected testDirect test system checkouts and testing as requiredWork with multidiscipline engineers, physicists, and skilled craft technicians in the test control room in operating the facility systemsWork extra hours and/or support off shift testing as requiredCommunicate clearly and utilize various methods of communicationIt is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policyPerform other related duties as requiredBasic Qualifications:BS degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering from an accredited college or universityGrade L07: A minimum of 2 years' relevant engineering experienceMust be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and the AEDC local area networkDue to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDCPreferred Qualifications:Practical application of technical knowledge of mechanical engineering systems, applications of engineering methods and construction methods and materials, and application of computer aided engineering (CAE)/computer aided design (CAD) tools to engineering problemsMulti-disciplinary knowledge or experience (electrical engineering, mechatronics, control systems, etc.) is a plus.Ability to work in a dynamic environment with flexibility to accomplish mission objectivesStrong communication skills (including verbal and written) and demonstrated ability to make decisions in a high pressure, time sensitive environmentDemonstrated experience successfully building relationships with team across engineering and craft workforceStrong organizational skills to track and facilitate progress on projectsDemonstrated proactiveness and initiative to drive to resultsExhibits strong level of technical curiosity and desire to seek understandingParticipates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.Active Department of Defense Secret Security ClearanceWhat We Offer:Competitive salariesContinuing education assistanceMultiple healthcare benefits packages401K with employer matchingPaid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday scheduleWho We Are:Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc.
formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC's rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC's Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC's capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.Join our Team! U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e.
H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work.Grade 06: $80,000 - $97,000; Grade 07: $83,000 - $105,000 / year at Arnold AFB, TN.BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training