Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Job Locations


US-TN-Arnold AFB

Requisition Number


2026-23472

Category


Engineering

Category


Engineering

Overview

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: O-Engineering

Function/Branch: Engineering/ Design Engineering

Directorate: Asset Management

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade : L06 (OA0606) - L07 (OA0705)

Salary Range : $80,000 - $110,000 / year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer, supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. The Electrical Design Engineer will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for a key role in supporting national defense through ground testing of air and space systems the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to [internal and external candidates].

Job Summary

Electrical Design Engineers design, evaluate, analyze, and assist in the design and installation of electrical systems including low voltage, medium voltage, high voltage, MCC, switchgear. Electrical design engineers work closely with test and system engineers in development of design requirements and ensuring proposed designs meet those requirements.

Job Duties:

Develop concepts for power requirements of new equipment, electrical power requirements for renovated buildings, power distribution, or any other required analysis to support the proposed design. Evaluate the analysis results for suitability relative to applicable codes and standards.
• Provide engineering support to the appropriate craft workforce to facilitate maintenance and repair of existing systems. Evaluate existing systems for safety, security and potential for improvement.
• Work with the design team (engineers, architects, drafters, checkers, etc.) to produce complete design packages, including detailed drawings, analysis reports, and equipment specifications, and be capable of communicating the details of these design packages to the remaining project team (system engineers, test engineers, project managers, craft supervisors, etc.)
• Coordinate with the appropriate system engineer, craft supervisor, and/or work planner to ensure that hardware is fabricated and installed in accordance with the approved design package.
• Produces electrical drawings including equipment layouts, single lines, conduit/cable tray routing, and wiring and schematic diagrams.
• Prepare specifications, estimates, and scope of work documents
• Presents and/or supports reviews of in-house design at different milestones in the project.
• Participates in design reviews for documents produced by design/build subcontractors. Provides comments and identifies discrepancies between subcontractor's design and project requirements.
• Designs electrical equipment interface and installation details for review by senior personnel.
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university

NOTE: This posting is specifically for those with less than 5 years' post degree engineering experience

• Practical experience using computer aided design software (such as Auto-CAD, Solidworks, etc)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network
• Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering methods and construction methods and materials to engineering problems.
• Good knowledge of major industry or regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to the electrical engineering discipline.
• Coursework or experience with three-phase electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Strong communication skills with ability liaise with clients, vendors, and other team members
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

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

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!

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.