Early Career Mechanical Design Engineer - Base Operations

BNH; Nashville (TN); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 108.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer for Base Operations at Arnold AFB, TN. You will design, evaluate, and install hardware across HVAC, piping, drives, mechanisms, and test hardware, collaborating with test and system engineers.

You will work under guidance, applying standard engineering methods and ensuring designs meet requirements while coordinating with manufacturing for cost-effective solutions.

Formación

• Must have BS degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; ability to lead small teams.

Responsabilidades

• Provide design support for various plant projects and test activities.
• Evaluate, select and apply standard engineering methods and criteria in design solutions.
• Perform assignments with specific objectives and limited variables for mechanical engineering.
• Prepare and review calculations, specifications, and scopes of work.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Leadership of small teams

Educación

BS degree in mechanical engineering

Herramientas

CAD/CAE tools

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer—Base Operations

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: O-EngineeringFunction/Branch: Engineering / FlightDirectorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade: L06 (OA0618)-L07(OA0717)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: L06: $70,000 - $92,000; L07: $81,000 - $107,500 / per year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an early career Mechanical Design Engineer supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract in our Base Operations Design group at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. This Mechanical 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

Entry-level candidates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply

Job Summary

Mechanical Design Engineers design, evaluate, analyze, and assist in the fabrication and installation of hardware across the complex, including HVAC systems, utility and process piping systems, drive systems, mechanisms, and test hardware. Mechanical design engineers work closely with test and system engineers in development of design requirements and ensuring proposed designs meet those requirements. Close coordination with manufacturing is required to ensure economic designs.

Job Duties

This position, under the guidance and direction of an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer, provides the following engineering services:

• Provide design support for various plant projects and test activities.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria in design solutions and/or modifications to existing systems, equipment or other components.
• Perform assignments, which have specific objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables for mechanical engineering.
• Perform work, generally within one discipline, which involves the preparation, interpretation or review of calculations, specifications, plans, investigations, surveys, structures, systems or equipment; supports mechanical engineering with deploying and adhering to common engineering work processes throughout the TOS contract.
• Provide engineering guidance to support the procurement of pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, or other hardware necessary for the fabrication and installation of the proposed design.
• Participate in one or more of the following:
  • Equipment design and development
  • System design, including concept sketches and layouts
  • Testing of materials
  • Preparation of design calculations
  • Preparation of specifications and scopes of work
  • Reviewing and checking designs, drawings and data by other engineers or by suppliers
  • Preparation or review of engineering studies and reports
  • Preparation or review of material quantity estimates
  • Uses engineering computer aided design/computer aided engineering (CAD/CAE) tools
  • Participate in incident investigations
  • Fitness for service evaluations
  • Committees formed for specific tasks
• Review design documents of equipment manufacturers or subcontractors and prepare comments and recommendations.
• Participate in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
• 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

• BS degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and maintain authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
• S. Citizenship is required due to federal government contract compliance requirements and the necessity to access secure federal databases and networks on Arnold Air Force Base

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reading mechanical schematics and drawings
• Technical knowledge of engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering methods and construction methods and materials, and application of computer aided engineering (CAE)/computer aided design (CAD) tools to engineering problems.
• Working knowledge of major industry or regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to the mechanical engineering discipline.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Experience with writing scopes or work, equipment specifications, or other technical procurement documentation
• Ability to perform in a dynamic working environment with flexibility to meet mission demands
• Prior internship or co-op experience
• 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
• 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

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).

Salary Information

• L06: $70,000 - $92,000; L07: $81,000 - $107,500 / year at Arnold Air Force Base, TN.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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.