Mid-Career ID&C Engineer

Overview Job Title: ID&C Engineer Location: Arnold AFB, TN Job Family Code: O - Engineering Function/Branch: Engineering/ID&C Branch Directorate: Engineering & Tech Support Position Type: Regular, Full-Time Pay Type: Exempt Grade (provided by HR): L08 (XA0805) - L09 (XA0905) Salary Range (provided by HR): $85,000 - $140,000 / year Overview Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Instrumentation, Data and Controls (ID&C) Engineer supporting TOS II, at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN. The ID&C Engineer 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 occasional unscheduled night or weekend support in emergency situations. Job Summary The individual hired for this position will function as an ID&C Engineer supporting test operations, system/maintenance engineering, and/or design engineering for systems used in one or more of the various test facilities in the AEDC complex. Core responsibilities of this role include providing engineering support for any combination of the listed types of systems: Instrumentation and data acquisition systems used to make complex and highly accurate physical measurements of parameters associated with the article under test and/or the test facility Motion control systems for precision positioning of the test article in the test environment Facility and process control systems to control the test article and supplementary systems Plant process control systems to measure and ensure delivery of specified test conditions by implementing closed loop control of complex systems of motors, valves, compressors, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc. Mid-career ID&C Engineers will apply theoretical concepts and equations of electronics, signal processing, motion, control theory, and various software and computer skills to independently develop solutions to complex engineering problems. This ID&C Engineering position will be deployed to the Flight Systems Test Facilities; however, ID&C Engineers may be reassigned to other areas based on workload demands and mission needs. ID&C engineers may also support multiple test areas/facilities as required. Job Duties: ID&C Engineers at AEDC are critical to the execution of the test mission. Specifically, duties for this mid-career position include: Independently perform work, generally within Instrumentation, Data Acquisition, and/or Control System Engineering, which involves the preparation, interpretation or review of calculations, specifications, plans, investigations, surveys, structures, systems or equipment of a complex technical nature. Participate in one or more of the following: Application and support of ID&C systems in preparation for and during active ground test operations. System troubleshooting and return-to-service Development of system requirements Preparation of specifications and design calculations ID&C System design, development, lifecycle system engineering and/or system application and maintenance. System design, including concept sketches and layouts Automated Control and Human Machine Interface (HMI) Software Development Preparing designs, drawings and data under supervision of more experienced engineering staff Preparation of engineering studies and reports Preparation of material quantity estimates Uses computer aided design/computer aided engineering (CAD/CAE) tools System Verification and Validation Test Development/Execution Evaluate, select, and apply complex engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria, with limited guidance for subject matter experts and management. Perform highly complex technical assignments, which require the application and/or investigation of multiple and complex variables; develops and refines complex work processes and procedures within assigned function across the TOS contract. Corresponds with vendor personnel to develop engineering solutions to complex technical challenges. Monitor and meet applicable work schedules. Review design documents of equipment manufacturers or subcontractors with a high degree of complexity and prepares comments and recommendations. 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: Bachelor’s degree focusing on Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or other related engineering or scientific field and five (5) to four (10) years of relevant experience. Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and access to DoD network and computer systems Current U. S. Citizenship required. Preferred Qualifications Active DoD secret or higher-level security clearance Experience and extensive expertise in one or more of the following: Transducers, sensors, electrical circuits, signal processing, and data acquisition systems used to measure temperature, pressure, force, flow, acceleration, vibration, and other physical phenomena common to aerospace systems testing. Control system theory and design concepts such as Controls Strategy and Algorithm Development, Math Modeling/Simulations, Calibration, Motion Controls, Process Controls, Process Instrumentation, Sequencing Systems, Stability & Control, Servomechanisms, Systems Safety, Networks & Field Busses, Control System Optimization, Learning and Rule-based Systems Excellent communication and team interaction skills. Mathematical or computer expertise or a combination of the same. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr