Beyond New Horizons · 13 hours ago
Early Career Test Operations Engineer-Wind Tunnels
Manchester, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$77K/yr - $104K/yr
5+ years expBeyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Test Operations Engineer supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. The Test Operations Engineer will be responsible for operating and maintaining ground test facilities in support of the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work as Test Operations Engineer for operation of test bed systems
Test operations engineers also operate as system engineers for equipment within or directly providing support to the test bed facility and may engage in some small design and analysis tasks as needed
Work to develop the test operational requirements (test period directives, detailed run programs, etc.) ensuring test article mounts are structurally sound to withstand expected test
Direct test system checkouts and testing as required
Work with multidiscipline engineers, physicists, and skilled craft technicians in the test control room in operating the facility systems
Learn and understand systems, requires the ability to respond quickly to alarms/alerts in fast paced, high pressure situations, ensuring the safety of the test crew, the facility, and the test article
Respond 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, etc
Ensure 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 envelopes
Being flexible to work extra hours or support off shift testing is required
Communicate clearly and utilize various methods of communication
It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
BS degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and the AEDC local area network
Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC
Preferred
Prior intern or co-op experience
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 problems
Multi-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 objectives
Strong communication skills (including verbal and written)
Demonstrated experience successfully building relationships with team across engineering and craft workforce
Strong organizational skills to track and facilitate progress on projects
Demonstrated proactiveness and initiative to drive to results
Exhibits strong level of technical curiosity and desire to seek understanding
Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction
Active Department of Defense Secret Security 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