Aerothermal Measurement Lead (Internal Candidates Only)

Beyond New Horizons; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Education assistance

Healthcare benefits

401K with employer matching

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons is seeking an Aerothermal Measurement Lead to join the team at Arnold AFB, TN. You will lead a multi-disciplinary group responsible for aero-thermal measurement, diagnostics, and advanced test systems development in support of AEDC programs.

The role requires senior engineering expertise, hands-on sensor development, and close collaboration with Air Force stakeholders to meet demanding test requirements and safety standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Security clearance required (DoD Secret).
• Experience with aerospace test labs and sensors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily ATML operations and assign projects.
• Identify manpower and resources to meet ATML objectives.
• Develop policies and work instructions for procedures.
• Develop and fabricate heat flux measurement sensors and techniques.
• Provide engineering input for calibration and characterization of measurement techniques.
• Support ATML with job estimates and materials management.
• Research aerothermal measurement techniques and materials for gauge development.
• Interface with AF engineers and customers to understand measurement needs.
• Select sensor materials and configurations to meet test requirements.
• Collaborate with technicians to build custom sensors and applications.
• Wear PPE as required and perform related duties.

Skills

Problem-solving

Oral and written communication

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Security clearance

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

9+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

ANSYS STR

MATLAB

LabVIEW

AutoDesk Inventor

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Aerothermal Measurement Lead supporting TOS II, at Arnold AFB, TN. The Aerothermal Measurement Lead will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. The Engineering Solutions branch performs cutting edge technology development work in support of the National Defense Strategy.

Open to internal candidates.

Job Title

Job Title: Aerothermal Measurement Lead

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: O- Engineering

Function/Branch: Engineering / Engineering Solutions

Directorate: Engineering & Technical Support

Position Type: Regular, Full- Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade: L08 (OA0842)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $96,000 - $131,000/ per year

Job Summary

The successful applicant will lead a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring operations are accomplished successfully within the AeroThermal Measurements Lab (ATML) and is involved in the research and development of advanced aerospace measurement and diagnostic systems, analysis, and design analysis techniques.

Job Duties

• Lead daily operations and oversight of ATML personnel including project assignment.
• Identify and advocate manpower and resources to assure completion of established ATML objectives.
• Recommend and implement new policies, modification to existing policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Responsible for development and fabrication of various types of heat flux measurement techniques/sensor system including Schmidt-Boelter gauges, Null point calorimeters, differential coax and thermopile gauges.
• Provide engineering input for laboratory work on calibration and characterization of existing measurement techniques and developing advanced thermal environment measurement techniques.
• Provide support to ATML operations including developing job estimates and maintaining material supplies.
• Support research efforts with research of developing aerothermal measurement techniques and interpretation of results. Work independently to perform research and investigations of different types of materials for next generation heat flux gauge development.
• Interface with Test Operations/ Systems engineers and Air Force and their assigned representatives to understand customer measurements needs.
• Select appropriate sensor/gauge materials and size combination to adopt current technology approaches to meet test needs/ requirements.
• Work with a team of skilled craft technicians in science of building custom sensors and applications of new techniques.
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school plus 5 or more years of mechanical or aerospace engineering experience; OR 9 or more years of mechanical or aerospace engineering experience in lieu of a degree (where 1 year of college education is equivalent to 1 year of 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of operations in ground test facilities including wind tunnels
• Laboratory or test applications of applications of advanced sensors
• Knowledge and experience in radiative and conductive heat transfer
• Knowledge of structural design and analysis
• Experience in the use of ANSYS workbench, ANSYS STR, MS Office suite, MatLab, LabVIEW and AutoDesk Inventor
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Careful attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving/troubleshooting skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC's rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC's Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC's capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

Join our Team!

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work at location Tennessee: Arnold Air Force, TN.

L08: $96,000 - $131,000 / year at Arnold Air Force Base, TN.

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.