Hypersonics Test Operations Engineer

About the role

The Test Operations Engineer supports the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. The role involves operating and maintaining ground test facilities, planning and executing test plans, and providing technical direction for safe and reliable operation of test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work as Test Operations Engineer for operation of test bed systems
• Develop test operational requirements (test period directives, detailed run programs, etc.) ensuring test article mounts are structurally sound
• Direct test system checkouts and testing as required
• Interface with other engineering teams across the complex including plant operations and systems, controls, instrumentation, design, facility data analysis, and modeling and simulation engineers
• 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)
• Ensure proper test / operations reporting (Ops Center, test resumes, Operating Test Logs, Test Unit Status Logs, Test Article Activity Logs, unplanned event reporting, etc.)
• Operate as system engineer for equipment within or directly providing support to the test bed facility and may engage in some small design and analysis tasks as needed
• Support off shift testing as required
• Communicate clearly and utilize various methods of communication

Requirements

• BS degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 5 years’ post degree engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance and the AEDC local area network
• U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

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 problems
• Multi-disciplinary knowledge or experience (electrical engineering, mechatronics, control systems, etc.) is a plus
• 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
• Strong 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

Skills

• Technical knowledge of mechanical engineering systems
• Application of engineering methods and construction methods and materials
• Application of computer aided engineering (CAE)/computer aided design (CAD) tools to engineering problems
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Organizational skills
• Proactiveness and initiative
• Technical curiosity and desire to seek understanding

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

Pay

$89,000 - $130,000 / year

Schedule

Regular, Full-Time