Mid-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

• BS degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university
• Grade 08: A minimum of 5 years engineering experience
• Grade 09: A minimum of 8 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

• Practical experience in dealing with mechanical systems
• 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

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

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

Pay

Grade 08: $94,000 - $128,000; Grade 09: $112,000 - $155,000 / year at location Arnold AFB, TN

Schedule

Regular Full-Time