OverviewJob Title: ID&C Engineer Location: Arnold AFB, TNJob Family Code: O - EngineeringFunction/Branch: Engineering/ID&C BranchDirectorate: Engineering & Tech SupportPosition Type: Regular, Full-Time Pay Type: ExemptGrade: L08 (XA0805) - L09 (XA0905)Salary Range: L08: $85,500 - $117,500; L09: $104,500 - $143,000/ per yearOverviewBeyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has multiple openings for Instrumentation, Data and Controls (ID&C) Engineers supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold Air Force Base, 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 and sustainment efforts.
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.
Open to internal and external candidates. Job SummaryNote: This posting is specifically for those with a minimum of 5 years post degree engineering experience. Join our elite engineering team as an Instrumentation, Data, & Control (ID&C) Engineer, where you will directly impact cutting-edge aerospace testing at the historic AEDC complex. In this dynamic role, you will deliver critical engineering support across advanced test operations, system maintenance, and innovative design engineering. You will spearhead the integration of high-precision instrumentation, complex data acquisition systems, and state-of-the-art motion control technologies to capture highly accurate physical measurements. Additionally, you will drive the performance of vital plant and process control systems, optimizing closed-loop operations of complex motors, valves, and hydraulics. By leveraging your expertise in signal processing, control theory, and advanced software, you will shape the future of mission-critical military and national security testing.
Job Duties:Core Responsibilities:
- System Design and Ownership-Lead the design, development, and lifecycle engineering of advanced Instrumentation, Data, and Controls systems, automated controls, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software. Generate, review, and approve concept layouts, design drawings, and technical data utilizing advanced CAD/CAE tools
- Mission-Critical Test Operations-Drive active ground test operations, lead ID&C system integration, real-time troubleshooting, and rapid return to service. Develop and execute rigorous verification and validation test plans to ensure robust system reliability and peak performance.
- Engineering & Analysis-Translate high-level operational concepts into definitive system requirements, specifications, and design calculations. Conduct complex engineering studies, evaluate standard methodologies, and establish robust work processes.
- Vendor & Project Leadership-Manage technical interfaces with subcontractors and equipment manufacturers, performing rigorous reviews of complex design documents and providing authoritative recommendations. Own and drive work schedules to guarantee on-time mission delivery.
- Team Mentorship-As appropriate, mentor and guide junior engineering staff, fostering technical growth and ensuring the quality of team deliverables
- 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 in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum 5 years' engineering experience.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and access to DoD network and access to the AEDC local area network.
- S. Citizenship is required due to federal government contract and Air Force security mandates.
Preferred Qualifications- Multi-disciplinary knowledge or experience (electrical engineering, mechatronics, control systems, etc.) is a plus
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with flexibility to accomplish mission objectives
- Strong communication skills (including verbal and written)
- Demonstrated experience successfully building relationships with teams across engineering and craft workforce
- Strong organizational skills to track and facilitate progress on projects
- Demonstrated proactiveness and initiative to drive results
- Exhibits strong level of technical curiosity and desire to seek understanding
- Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction
- Active Department of Defense 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.
L08: $85,500 - $117,500; L09: $104,500 - $143,000 / 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.
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