Early Career Test Operations Engineer (Multiple Openings)

BNH•San Marcos, TX

8d•$80,000 - $113,000•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has multiple openings for Test Operations Engineer supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. The Test Operations Engineers will be working as members of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining ground test facilities in support of the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. This posting is specifically for those with less than 5 years of post-degree engineering experience. We are seeking dynamic Mechanical Engineers to join our multi-disciplinary team as "quarterbacks" in our control rooms, directly driving national defense test execution. In this pivotal role, you will provide critical technical direction for the safe integration and reliable operation of customer test articles within the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC). You will apply practical principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer to author risk assessments, precise test plans, and clear work instructions. Collaboration is key, as you will interface daily with specialized engineering teams, data analysts, and skilled craft personnel to ensure seamless facility operations. Additionally, you will serve as a system engineer overseeing the installation, troubleshooting, and long-term sustainment of complex test cell equipment, including model positioning and thrust measurement systems. This position requires flexible shift work to support varying mission-driven test schedules.

Requirements

BS degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited college or university
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and the AEDC local network
U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

Nice To Haves

Prior intern or co-op experience
Practical application of technical knowledge of mechanical engineering systems, applications of engineering methods and construction methods and materials, and application of computer aided engineering (CAE)/computer aided design (CAD) tools to engineering problems
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 team across engineering and craft workforce
Strong organizational skills to track and facilitate progress on projects
Demonstrated proactiveness and initiative to drive to 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

Responsibilities

Operate advanced test bed systems and direct hands-on system checkouts and active testing sequences.
Serve as the dedicated system engineer for assigned facility equipment, executing minor design and analysis tasks to ensure optimal performance.
Develop critical test operational requirements—such as test period directives and detailed run programs—while verifying that test article mounts are structurally sound.
Partner directly in the test control room with a diverse team of multi-disciplinary engineers, physicists, and skilled craft technicians to seamlessly operate facility systems.
Master complex systems to rapidly respond to alarms and alerts in fast-paced, high-pressure situations, ensuring the absolute safety of the crew, facility, and test article.
Diagnose system malfunctions during active testing, leading immediate troubleshooting efforts, directing corrective maintenance, or escalating to specialized engineers when necessary.
Coordinate with superintendents, supervisors, and planners to provide technical leadership to the craft workforce for work orders, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures, and critical lifts.
Ensure meticulous reporting and record-keeping, including Ops Center updates, test resumes, operating logs, and unplanned event reports.
Perform essential facility characterizations and calibrations, continuously monitoring facility performance to maintain accurate system capability maps and envelopes.
Support dynamic mission requirements by maintaining the flexibility to work extra hours or off-shift testing schedules.
Wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
Perform other related duties as required