Mid-Career Mechanical Engineer - Process Systems

BNH•San Marcos, TX

6d•$99,500 - $159,000•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is hiring a Mid-Career Mechanical Engineer to support TOS II and the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee. The engineer will work as part of an integrated team supporting United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts, with a focus on Process Systems design. The successful candidate will independently perform complex design and analysis, lead small- to medium-sized design teams, check design packages, lead design reviews, and mentor or oversee early-career engineers. The role may also serve as the responsible engineer and point of contact for design engineering support on a complex, multi-year project, or as a team lead for teams typically larger than five members. The position is regular, full-time, and exempt. U.S. citizenship is required. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and authorized user access to the AEDC local area network. Wearing company-issued personal protective equipment as directed is a condition of employment. BNH states it will not sponsor employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.
At least five years of experience designing complete process systems, including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, piping, or related equipment.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
Ability to maintain authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
U.S. citizenship, required for federal government contract compliance and access to secure federal databases and networks on Arnold Air Force Base.
Ability to wear company-issued personal protective equipment in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in Process Systems Design.
Familiarity with design of complete process systems, including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, piping, or related equipment.
Three years of experience using CAD (AUTODESK INVENTOR).
Demonstrated competence applying ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Two years of experience supporting a model or machine shop during fabrication, assembly, and installation.
Familiarity with wind tunnel model design and fabrication.
Familiarity with turbine and rocket test cells, wind tunnels, space chambers, arc heater facilities, or other industry product test facilities.
Professional Engineering licensure.
Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop designs for mass- and heat-transfer systems, including steam, air, fuel, hydraulics, coolants, evacuation systems, pumps, and heat exchangers.
Provide hydraulic, thermal, and other analyses to support proposed designs; develop schematic and layout drawings, procurement packages for mechanical and process equipment, and supporting calculations.
Independently perform complex analysis and design of components, systems, and facilities.
Check complex analysis and designs prepared by less experienced engineers.
Develop concepts for new hardware and conduct thermal, structural, flow, or other required analyses; evaluate results for suitability against applicable codes and standards.
Provide engineering support to craft personnel for maintenance and repair of existing systems, and evaluate existing hardware for safety, security, and improvement potential.
Work with drafters, checkers, and other design team members to produce complete design packages, including detailed drawings, analysis reports, and equipment specifications; communicate package details to system engineers, test engineers, project managers, craft supervisors, and other project team members.
Serve as the responsible engineer and point of contact for Design Engineering support to a complex, multi-year project.
Coordinate with system engineers, craft supervisors, and/or work planners to ensure hardware is fabricated and installed in accordance with the approved design package.
May lead teams, typically with more than five members, conducting complex analysis and design of components, systems, and facilities.
Provide coaching and guidance to the team as an expert in Design Engineering execution.
Wear company-issued personal protective equipment in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
Perform other related duties as required.