Position/PostingTitle Electrical Systems Engineer

Bnh Jv; Northern, Arnold (KY, MD); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) seeks a mid-career Electrical Systems Engineer to support Test Operations at Arnold AFB, TN. You will oversee installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades of major electrical equipment to ensure test readiness for aerospace programs.

The role requires leadership, scheduling coordination, and strong communication skills while working with DoD clients and multiple teams in a secure, mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• US citizenship required due to contract constraints.

Responsibilities

• Respond to system malfunctions and direct corrective maintenance.
• Update and maintain system documentation.
• Coordinate with design engineering, fabrication shops, DoD client and contractors.
• Develop advanced maintenance plans with Asset Health Assurance personnel.
• Conduct system safety hazard analyses and write work instructions.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Systems engineering

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Transformers

Electrical switchgear

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Mid-Career Electrical Systems Engineer (Multiple Openings)

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: L08 (OA0803) - L09 (OA0903)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: L08: $101,500 - $135,000; L09: $119,000 - $158,500/ per year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a mid 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:

Some of the specific duties of an electrical systems engineer include (this is NOT an exhaustive list):

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:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university, and a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in electrical engineering.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain 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

• A minimum of 5 years progressive and relevant electrical engineering experience in a plant environment
• 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 initiate 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!

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.

L08: $101,500 - $135,000; L09: $119,000 - $158,500/ year at Arnold Air Force Base, TN.

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.