Early Career Mechanical Systems Engineer

About the role

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Career Mechanical Systems Engineer supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract in our blow down wind tunnel designed for aerodynamic testing of supersonic and hypersonic systems and hardware at true flight conditions at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. This Mechanical Engineer will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Responsibilities

• Respond when systems malfunction, troubleshooting and directing corrective maintenance activities (or calling in the appropriate systems engineer for additional support) ensuring a timely return to service
• Update and maintain system documentation for systems of responsibility
• Work with multiple organizations such as design engineering, fabrication shops, DoD client, and other contractors
• Develop with Asset Health Assurance personnel advanced maintenance plans
• Conduct and write up system safety hazard analyses and write clear work instructions for operation and maintenance
• Assess and communicate risk to stakeholders
• Develop estimates for improvement projects
• Work with planners, schedulers, and craft supervisors to safely plan and execute projects including maintenance work, upgrades, and test projects
• Assist craft personnel with troubleshooting and oversee their work; provide technical leadership and guidance

Requirements

Basic Qualifications: BS degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university
Grade 07: A minimum of 2 years engineering experience
Experience reading mechanical schematics and drawings
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Practical experience in dealing with mechanical systems
Ability to perform in a dynamic working environment with flexibility to meet mission demands
Prior internship or co-op experience
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
Strong interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communications skills, and confidence leading small teams
Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction

Benefits

What We Offer: Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Multiple healthcare benefits packages
401K with employer matching
Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule