Mid-Career Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer - Hypersonics

Beyond New Horizons; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer matching

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons LLC (BNH) seeks an Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer to support TOS II at Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Arnold AFB, TN. You will operate, maintain, and upgrade critical electrical infrastructure, including motors, compressors, and data acquisition systems.

The role requires a BS in electrical engineering, ABET accreditation, and 5+ years of experience, with eligibility for DoD Secret clearance. Open to internal and external candidates.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering from ABET-accredited program with 5+ years of relevant experience (MS reduces to 3).
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with high/low voltage power distribution and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop system and subsystem requirements and design layouts.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment and facility control systems.
• Lead maintenance planning and coordinate with DoD and contractors.

Skills

Power distribution

Control systems

Ladder logic

HMI software

Education

BS in electrical engineering

ABET-accredited program

Tools

PLC programming

Control systems engineering

Job description

Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer

Locations: Arnold AFB, TN

Function/Branch: Engineering/Hypersonics

Directorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Sponsorship: Position Not Sponsored.

Grade: L08 (OA0803) - L09 (OA0903)

Salary Range: Grade 08: $98,000 - $131,000; Grade 09: $115,000 - $154,000 / year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer supporting TOS II, at Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Arnold AFB, TN 37389. The Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer will operate and maintain the critical infrastructure that makes groundbreaking ground testing possible. You will command a diverse array of powerful systems—from massive electric motors and compressors to sophisticated control and data acquisition technologies. While we don't design vehicles, we create the extreme conditions they must endure. Your work is essential to providing our customers with the vital data they need to validate design and ensure flightworthiness for the next generation of aerospace systems.

Open to internal and external candidates.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will play a vital role in advancing national security by enabling the ground testing of next‑generation supersonic and hypersonic systems. You will be responsible for the performance and readiness of major electrical equipment and facility control systems, applying your engineering skills to oversee operations, maintenance, and upgrades. We are looking for a dedicated problem solver to help us meet critical customer requirements and drive the future of defense technology.

Job Duties

• Developing system and subsystem requirements
• Systems configuration design including conceptual and detailed sketches and layouts, specifications and design calculations
• Instrumentation and Control System design, development, maintenance, and/or operations support
• Respond when systems malfunction, troubleshooting and directing corrective maintenance activities (or calling in the appropriate systems engineer(s) for additional support) ensuring a timely return to service
• System verification and validation in preparation for test execution
• Update and maintain system documentation for systems of responsibility
• Work with multiple organizations/stakeholders such as design engineering, fabrication shops, DoD client, and other contractors
• Review design documents of equipment manufacturers or subcontractors and prepare comments and recommendations
• 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

• Grade 08: BS degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited college or university plus a minimum of 5 years' progressive and relevant engineering experience. An MS in addition to the BS reduces the minimum experience to 3 years.
• Grade 08: BS degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited college or university plus a minimum of 8 years' progressive and relevant engineering experience. An MS in addition to the BS reduces the minimum experience to 6 years.
• 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 low, medium, or high voltage power distribution.
• Work experience in dealing with electrical systems or electrical components of mechanical systems.
• Work experience in the application of control system theory for process and/or motion control applications, closed‑loop feedback control systems, control systems using PLCs, PID control systems, and/or developing ladder logic and HMI software.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience successfully building relationships with team across engineering and craft workforce.
• Exhibits strong level of technical curiosity and desire to seek understanding.
• Strong communication skills (including verbal and written) including the ability to convey complex technical information effectively to a broad audience.
• Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.

What We Offer

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

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.

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.