Test Operations Engineer Lead

BNH•San Marcos, TX

1d•$93,000 - $146,000•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Test Operations Engineer Lead in our Propulsion Test Group, supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. The Test Operations Engineer will be working as a member of an integrated team in Propulsion responsible for operating and maintaining ground test facilities used for development and evaluation testing of propulsion systems such as turbojet and turbofan air breathing engines and ramjets in support of the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. The selected candidate for this requisition must be available to work any shift to support test demands.

Requirements

BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited college or university
Grade 08: A minimum of 5 years progressive and relevant experience in an engineering team environment
Grade 09: A minimum of 8 years’ progressive and relevant experience in an engineering team environment
Qualified or previously qualified as a Test Operations Engineer in at least one test cell/area (Primary Qualified in those cells which have that classification)
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

Demonstrated ability to lead personnel and facilitate positive results with a diverse team
A minimum of 4 years progressive and relevant engineering experience including 2 years of test operations experience, including expertise in ground test techniques and related experience
Test Operations Engineer Primary Qualified in Propulsion
Currently serving as an effective mentor to one or more individuals
Strong interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communications skills, and confidence leading small teams
Professional Engineer’s License or a Master of Science degree or post-graduate coursework in Mechanical or Aerospace/Aeronautical engineering from an accredited engineering program
Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Serve as the Test Cell Crew Chief and senior Test Operations Engineer (TOE).
Lead comprehensive readiness, proactive maintenance, planning, and execution activities (including estimates, hazards analysis, and SOC development).
Actively monitor test progress, troubleshoot anomalies alongside engineering teams, document vital lessons learned to refine standard work instructions, and support systems engineering for facility equipment.
Ensure System Safety Hazard Analyses (SSHAs), work instructions, and configuration management of assigned areas remain current and compliant.
Plan day-to-day operations, allocate test operations engineers to tests, manage group assignments, track task progress, and identify areas requiring additional support to meet group objectives.
Monitor individual employee performance (technical, schedule, cost, and hours), track progress toward goals, and provide constructive input to annual performance reviews.
Interface with Air Force, other contractors, test customers, senior staff, and management to ensure strategic objectives are aligned and met.
Maintain workforce qualification and support technical training of the test operations crew to mitigate operational risks.
Serve as a mentor, provide technical guidance for complex engineering problems, pair team members with mentors, and ensure they have the tools and training necessary to succeed.
Perform basic administrative duties and other related tasks as requested by the supervisor.
Serve as the Test Cell FOD Champion responsible for enforcing meticulous housekeeping and driving a robust Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention program, leading process discipline evaluations and executing corrective action plans.
Enforce rigorous operational compliance, review and approve Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) plans, and serve on technical committees as assigned.
Champion a safety focused environment amongst the team and ensure assigned personnel wear company-issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with company safety policy and supervisory direction as a condition of employment.