What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technical Specialist (Internal Only) position at BNH?

Overview

Job Title: Engineering Technical Specialist

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: O - Engineering

Function/Branch: Engineering/Space & Missiles

Directorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade: L07 (OA0717) – L08 (OA0815)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: L07: $80,500 - $107,500; L08: $99,500 - $132,500/ per year

Overview:

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Technical Specialist supporting TOS II, at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN. The Engineering Technical Specialist will work as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining the United States Air Force Test Operations efforts at AEDC.

This position requires occasional scheduled extended hours and/or weekend work to meet critical contractual requirements and rare unscheduled night or weekend support in emergency situations or to provide test support.

Only open to internal candidates.

Job Summary:

The individual hired in this position will serve in a support role for the Chambers Test Ops Engineering staff. The individual selected for this role will work alongside Test Operations engineers supporting test operations, system/maintenance, and design for systems used across space chambers facilities, ensuring reliable data. Your work will directly enable the successful evaluation of sensors, satellite technologies, imaging, optics, photocells, and more cutting-edge technologies. Core responsibilities of this role include providing support for mechanical systems including water, air, and both liquid and gaseous forms of helium and nitrogen. Supporting mechanical engineering tasks associated with the article under test and the test facility.

This Test Operations Engineering Technical Specialist position will be deployed to the Space Chambers facilities; however, Test Operations Engineering Technical Specialists may be reassigned to other areas based on workload demands and mission needs. Test Ops System Engineering Technical Specialists may also support multiple test areas/facilities as required.

Job Duties:

Job duties of this position include but are not limited to the following duties worked in conjunction with Chambers test Operations staff assigned to the test facility.

Select and apply standard methods, techniques, procedures and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
Independently perform test support project assignments associated with the setup and configuration of mechanical systems per test customer requirements; company standards, procedures, and work instructions; generalized senior engineer and/or supervisor direction: and other precedents of the discipline.
Participate in one or more of the following:
- Coordinate with engineering and test-customer to define requirements within facility capability.
- Coordinate and assist in the development, review, approval and vaulting of Test Ops related work instructions.
- Analyze and/or evaluate mechanical systems operation during test operations based upon techniques prescribed by senior engineers or supervisors to ensure that systems are functioning to specifications during test operations.
- Respond to and resolve Test Ops discrepancies as they arise during test operations. Report problems to senior engineering staff and management. Communicate root cause and resolution of lost time events and other issues affecting test operations to company management personnel and test team members.
- Maintain the inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables required for test operations in the assigned facility. Includes managing the inventory and maintaining location and quantity to ensure that the required equipment is available when required for test operations.
- Provide other Test Ops related support services to the test team as required to meet test operations requirements.
Monitor and report progress for own assigned work tasks.
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.

Basic Qualifications:

(6) Six years of experience in cryogenics and space testing.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and maintain authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal government contract compliance requirements and the necessity to access secure federal databases and networks on Arnold Air Force Base.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active DoD secret or higher-level security clearance
Demonstrated experience in the application and maintenance of cryo-vac chamber facilities and associated support equipment.
Demonstrated experience working with Liquid Nitrogen and Liquid Helium systems and associated support equipment
Demonstrated written and oral communication and group presentation skills.
Demonstrated hands-on experience and familiarity with a wide range of tools, equipment, and system types

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC’s rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC’s Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC’s capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

Join our Team!

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work.

L07: $80,500 - $107,500; L08: $99,500 - $132,500 / year at Arnold Air Force Base, TN.

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary : $80,500 - $132,500

Apply for this job

Receive alerts for other Engineering Technical Specialist (Internal Only) job openings

Engineering Technical Specialist (Internal Only)

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technical Specialist (Internal Only) position at BNH?

Overview

What is the career path for a Engineering Technical Specialist (Internal Only)?

Job openings at BNH

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Engineering Technical Specialist (Internal Only) jobs in the Arnold, TN area that may be a better fit.

We don't have any other Engineering Technical Specialist (Internal Only) jobs in the Arnold, TN area right now.

AI Assistant is available now!