Mid-Career Mechanical Systems Engineer (Multiple Openings)

BNH•San Marcos, TX

2d•$95,400 - $157,600•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has multiple openings for Mechanical Systems Engineers supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract in various ground test and plant facilities at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. These mechanical engineers will be working as part of an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. This posting is specifically for those with 5 to 10 years’ of post degree engineering experience. As a valuable member of our team, you would directly impact the ability to conduct ground testing of airframes, engines, or other aerospace systems by executing system engineering responsibilities overseeing installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades of major mechanical equipment to ensure test readiness to meet customers’ requirements. These systems could be large motors, compressors, hydraulic pumps, heaters, dryers, and other related industrial equipment.

Requirements

BS degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university
Grade 08: A minimum of 5 years’ engineering experience
Grade 09: A minimum of 8 years’ engineering experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network
Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

Nice To Haves

Practical experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and sustaining mechanical systems
Ability to perform in a dynamic working environment with flexibility to meet mission demands
Demonstrated experience and ability to successfully work independently and collaboratively with a team
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
Strong interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communications skills, and confidence leading small teams
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

Respond when systems malfunction, troubleshooting and directing corrective maintenance activities (or calling in the appropriate systems engineer for additional support) ensuring a timely return to service
Update and maintain system documentation for systems of responsibility
Work with multiple organizations such as design engineering, fabrication shops, DoD client, and other contractors
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 risks 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 overseeing their work; provide technical leadership and guidance
It is a condition of employment to wear company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
Perform other related duties as required