Early Career Electrical Systems Engineer

Beyond New Horizons; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

PTO and holiday schedule

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) invites applications for an entry-level Electrical Systems Engineer at Arnold AFB, TN, supporting AEDC Test Operations. You will join an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining Air Force test operations, with duties ranging from installation to troubleshooting of major electrical equipment.

The role emphasizes system safety, maintenance planning, and collaboration with DoD clients, design teams, and contractors, in a security-cleared, on-site

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.
• Posting is for those with less than 5 years of post-degree engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to system malfunctions and direct corrective maintenance.
• Update and maintain system documentation.
• Coordinate with design engineering, fabrication shops, DoD client, and other contractors.
• Develop advanced maintenance plans with Asset Health Assurance personnel.
• Conduct and write up system safety hazard analyses and clear work instructions.
• Assess and communicate risk to stakeholders.
• Develop estimates for improvement projects.
• Plan and execute maintenance, upgrades, and test projects with planners and schedulers.
• Assist craft personnel with troubleshooting and provide technical leadership.
• Follow PPE requirements and related safety policies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Documentation

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Transformers

Circuit protection

Job description

Pay Type: Exempt

L06 (OA0605) -L07 (OA0705)

(provided by HR): $75,000 – $110,000 / year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an entry-level Electrical Systems Engineer supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract in one of our plant facilities providing test conditions for aerodynamic testing, at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. This Electrical Engineer 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.

Job Title

Electrical Systems Engineer

Location

Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code

O-Engineering

Function/Branch

Engineering / Flight

Directorate

Test Operations

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Pay Type

Exempt

Grade

L06 (OA0605) -L07 (OA0705)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate

(provided by HR): $75,000 – $110,000 / year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an entry-level Electrical Systems Engineer supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract in one of our plant facilities providing test conditions for aerodynamic testing, at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. This Electrical Engineer 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.

Open to internal and external candidates

Job Summary

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, upgrades, and arc flash considerations of major electrical equipment to ensure test readiness to meet customers’ requirements. These systems could be large electric motors that drive huge air compressors, hydraulic pumps, electrical switchgear, over‑current protection, transformers, PLCs, relays, and/or solid state variable frequency systems.

Job Duties

Under The Direction Of a More Senior Engineer

• 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 risk 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 oversee 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.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university
• NOTE: This posting is specifically for those with less than 5 years’ of post degree 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in dealing with electrical systems or electrical components of mechanical systems
• Ability to perform in a dynamic working environment with flexibility to meet mission demands
• 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

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!

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.