OverviewJob Title: Early Career Technology Development EngineerLocation: Arnold AFB, TNJob Family Code: O-EngineeringFunction/Branch: Engineering/Engineering SolutionsDirectorate: Engineering & Tech SupportPosition Type: Regular, Full Time Pay Type: ExemptGrade: L07 (OA0717) - L08 (OA0815)Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: L07: $81,000 - $107,500; L08: $100,000 - $132,500/ per yearOverviewBeyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Technology Development Engineer, supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. The individual will be working as a member of the Engineering Solutions branch responsible for supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. The Engineering Solutions branch performs cutting-edge technology development work in support of the National Defense Strategy.
Open to internal and external candidates. Job SummaryThe successful candidate will support various technology development initiatives, including test technique advancement, intrusive diagnostic development, additive manufacturing applications, and more. This role involves hands-on development of technologies, process optimization, and collaboration with a team of engineers to produce and qualify these new systems. The candidate will be a proactive problem-solver, eager to learn, and dedicated to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced R&D environment.
Job Duties:- Develop solutions for a variety of aerospace ground test technology development projects.
- Implement modeling & simulation techniques to assess technology designs.
- Collaborate with design and analysis teams to apply Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) principles to new and existing parts.
- Assist in the development and execution of test plans for system development, material characterization and process qualification.
- Investigate and implement novel test techniques and diagnostics for aerospace ground test facilities.
- Work to transition technologies successfully into the mission areas including developing transition plans.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering discipline from an accredited university, and a minimum of two (2) years of professional engineering experience; OR Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering discipline from an accredited university.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and maintain authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
- 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- Experience with CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, Creo, or SOLIDWORKS).
- Familiarity with metal additive manufacturing processes and materials (e.g., Copper, Inconel, stainless steel).
- Familiarity with modeling techniques for systems (e.g., FEA, CFD).
- Useful skills include thermodynamics, systems engineering, and design principles.
- Experience with supersonic and hypersonic facilities systems.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Active Secret Security 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 AreBeyond 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 at location Tennessee: Arnold Air Force, TN.
L07: $81,000 - $107,500; L08: $100,000 - $132,500 / year at Arnold Air Force Base, TN.
BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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.
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