Engineering Technical Specialist

BNH•San Marcos, TX

1d•$80,500 - $132,500•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Technical Specialist to support TOS II at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB, Tennessee. The position supports the Chambers Test Operations engineering staff as part of an integrated team operating and maintaining United States Air Force test operations. The specialist works alongside Test Operations engineers on operations, maintenance, and design for systems used across space chamber facilities, supporting reliable data and the evaluation of sensors, satellite technologies, imaging, optics, photocells, and other technologies. The role supports mechanical systems involving water, air, and liquid and gaseous helium and nitrogen, as well as mechanical engineering tasks associated with test articles and test facilities. The position is initially deployed to the Space Chambers facilities, but may be reassigned to other areas or facilities according to workload and mission needs. The position is regular, full-time, and exempt. Occasional scheduled extended hours and weekend work may be required to meet contractual requirements, with rare unscheduled night or weekend support for emergencies or test support. Wearing company-issued personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy is a condition of employment. U.S. citizenship is required; the employer will not sponsor employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position.

Requirements

Six years of experience in cryogenics and space testing.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
Ability to maintain authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
U.S. citizenship is required due to federal government contract compliance and the need to access secure federal databases and networks on Arnold Air Force Base.
Wear company-issued PPE in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret or higher-level security clearance.
Demonstrated experience applying and maintaining cryogenic vacuum chamber facilities and associated support equipment.
Demonstrated experience working with liquid nitrogen and liquid helium systems and associated support equipment.
Demonstrated written and oral communication and group presentation skills.
Hands-on experience and familiarity with a wide range of tools, equipment, and system types.

Responsibilities

Select and apply standard methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using independent judgment to make adaptations and modifications.
Perform test-support project assignments involving setup and configuration of mechanical systems according to customer requirements, company standards and procedures, work instructions, and direction from senior engineers or supervisors.
Coordinate with engineering staff and test customers to define requirements within facility capabilities.
Coordinate and assist with developing, reviewing, approving, and vaulting Test Operations work instructions.
Analyze or evaluate mechanical-system operation during testing using techniques prescribed by senior engineers or supervisors, and ensure systems function to specifications.
Respond to and resolve Test Operations discrepancies during testing; report problems to senior engineering staff and management.
Communicate root causes and resolutions of lost-time events and other issues affecting test operations to company management and test-team members.
Maintain inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables for the assigned facility, including tracking their locations and quantities to ensure availability for testing.
Provide other Test Operations support services needed to meet test requirements.
Monitor and report progress on assigned work tasks.
Perform other related duties as required.