Mid-Career Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer - Hypersonics

BNH•San Marcos, TX

7d•$98,000 - $154,000•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer supporting TOS II, at Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Arnold AFB, TN 37389. The Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer will be operating and maintaining the critical infrastructure that makes groundbreaking ground testing possible. You will command a diverse array of powerful systems—from massive electric motors and compressors to sophisticated control and data acquisition technologies. While we don't design vehicles, we create the extreme conditions they must endure. Your work is essential to providing our customers with the vital data they need to validate design and ensure flightworthiness for the next generation of aerospace systems. The successful candidate will play a vital role in advancing national security by enabling the ground testing of next-generation supersonic and hypersonic systems. You will be responsible for the performance and readiness of major electrical equipment and facility control systems, applying your engineering skills to oversee operations, maintenance, and upgrades. We are looking for a dedicated problem solver to help us meet critical customer requirements and drive the future of defense technology.

Requirements

BS degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited college or university plus a minimum of 5 years’ progressive and relevant engineering experience (for Grade 08). An MS in addition to the BS reduces the minimum experience to 3 years.
BS degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited college or university plus a minimum of 8 years’ progressive and relevant engineering experience (for Grade 09). An MS in addition to the BS reduces the minimum experience to 6 years.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network
U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

Nice To Haves

Work experience in low, medium, or high voltage power distribution.
Work experience in dealing with electrical systems or electrical components of mechanical systems.
Work experience in the application of control system theory for process and/or motion control applications, closed-loop feedback control systems, control systems using PLCs, PID control systems, and/or developing ladder logic and HMI software.
Ability to perform in a dynamic working environment with flexibility to meet mission demands
Strong organizational skills to track and facilitate progress on projects
Demonstrated proactiveness and initiative to drive to results
Demonstrated experience successfully building relationships with team across engineering and craft workforce
Exhibits strong level of technical curiosity and desire to seek understanding
Strong communication skills (including verbal and written) including the ability to convey complex technical information effectively to a broad audience
Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Developing system and subsystem requirements
Systems configuration design including conceptual and detailed sketches and layouts, specifications and design calculations
Instrumentation and Control System design, development, maintenance, and/or operations support
Respond when systems malfunction, troubleshooting and directing corrective maintenance activities (or calling in the appropriate systems engineer(s) for additional support) ensuring a timely return to service
System verification and validation in preparation for test execution
Update and maintain system documentation for systems of responsibility
Work with multiple organizations/stakeholders such as design engineering, fabrication shops, DoD client, and other contractors
Review design documents of equipment manufacturers or subcontractors and prepare comments and recommendations
Develop with Asset Health Assurance personnel advanced maintenance plans
Conduct and write up system safety hazard analyses and write clear work instructions for operation and maintenance
Assess and communicate risk to stakeholders
Develop estimates for improvement projects
Work with planners, schedulers, and craft supervisors to safely plan and execute projects including maintenance work, upgrades, and test projects
Assist craft personnel with troubleshooting and oversee their work; provide technical leadership and guidance
Perform other related duties as required.