Beyond New Horizons · 1 month ago
Test Engineer
Hillandale, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$82K/yr - $143K/yr
0+ years expBeyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer, supporting TOS II, at Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of hypersonic wind tunnel tests, including planning, test execution, analysis, and reporting, while serving as the lead contact for assigned projects and liaising between the test facility, customer, and sponsor.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Planning, conducting, and reporting wind tunnel tests performed in the US Air Force’s Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel No. 9 in Silver Spring, Maryland
Coordination and integration of test instrumentation, model design, data collection, data reduction, facility operation. This includes troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, & sensor issues during installation
Development, improvement, and implementation of new test measurement techniques to increase the capabilities of the wind tunnel
Analysis of test results including assessment of flow-field features, boundary-layer state, aero-heating environment, vehicle stability
Act as liaison between the test facility and the test customer to ensure customer requirements are met
Application of sound engineering judgment to reduce risk and maximize utility of test products
Collaboration with test analysts, system engineers, electrical engineers, and operations to ensure successful wind tunnel test campaigns
Test project planning and financial management, including oversight of schedules, estimation of test resource requirements, and tracking expenditures
Documentation as required through written and/or oral presentation
It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 0 to 7 years of progressive and relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and progressive and relevant experience
Must be detail-oriented and a strong self-starter
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and the AEDC local area network
Current U. S. Citizenship required
Preferred
Candidates with an M.S. degree or work experience are strongly encouraged to apply
Working knowledge of Hypersonics
Experience acquiring, reducing, and analyzing experimental data, including hands-on experience with data acquisition equipment, optical equipment such as cameras and lenses, and application of basic experimental techniques
Experience troubleshooting testing equipment (isolating errors in sensors, wiring, software, etc.) and identifying issues with mechanical assembly (interferences or fastener issues)
Experience with wind tunnel testing
Knowledge of compressible and/or hypersonic flow theory
Active Secret clearance
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Multiple healthcare benefits packages
401K with employer matching
Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
Company
Beyond New Horizons
Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture led by Engineering Research and Consulting (ERC) now doing business as Astrion Group (Astrion), in partnership with Fluor Corporation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase