Position/PostingTitle Non-Intrusive Optical Diagnostic Engineer

Bnh Jv; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 93.000 - 151.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

401K matching

Healthcare benefits

PTO and holidays

Education support

Zusammenfassung

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) seeks a Non-Intrusive Optical Diagnostic Engineer to support TOS II at AEDC, Arnold AFB, TN. You will work in the Engineering Solutions branch on advanced diagnostic techniques from concept to implementation, collaborating with a skilled crafts team to enable safe, cutting-edge testing. The role requires a B.S.

in a related field with 2+ years of photonics/optics experience or an M.S. with no experience required, and it requires U.S.

Qualifikationen

• BS in Photonics/Optics/Physics or related, 2+ years of photonics/optics/physics experience; MS with no experience acceptable.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain an active security clearance.
• US Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements.

Aufgaben

• Research and development of advanced non-intrusive diagnostic test techniques.
• Development of equipment/system designs including concept sketches and layouts.
• Collaborate with skilled crafts to develop safe work instructions and operating procedures.
• Prepare System Safety Hazard analyses for safe operation of development systems.
• Produce and review engineering reports, papers, and specifications; perform calculations for optical diagnostics.
• Submit equipment requirements to ensure continuity of operation.

Kenntnisse

Optical diagnostics

Photonics

Python

MATLAB

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Ausbildung

BS in Photonics/Optics/Physics/Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Zemax OpticStudio

Python

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Job Title: Non-Intrusive Optical Diagnostic Engineer

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: O - Engineering

Function/Branch: Engineering/Engineering Solutions

Directorate: Engineering & Tech Support

Position Type: Regular, Full Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade: L07 (OA0718) – L08 (OA0816)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: L07: $93,000 - $124,000; L08: $113,000 - $151,000/ per year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Non-Intrusive Optical Diagnostic Engineer, supporting TOS II, at AEDC in Arnold AFB, TN. The individual will be working as a member of the Engineering Solutions branch responsible for supporting 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 and external candidates.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for research and development of advanced non-intrusive diagnostic test techniques. The engineer will assist in the development of systems from concept to implementation.

Job Duties:

• Research and development of advanced non-intrusive diagnostic test techniques.
• Responsible for the development of equipment/system designs to include concept sketches and layouts.
• Work with skilled craft workforce to develop safe work instructions and operating procedures.
• Prepare System Safety Hazard analysis as required to ensure safe operation of development systems.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, papers, equipment specifications and develop engineering calculations associated with optical diagnostics.
• Responsible for submitting equipment requirements in a timely fashion to ensure continuity of operation.
• 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:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from an accredited college/university in Photonics Science, Optical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline, and a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in photonics, optics, or physics-based engineering; OR Master of Science (M.S.) degree in the same technical disciplines (no prior professional experience required)
• 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

• Advanced degrees and/or practical work experience in areas such as photo-optical engineering/imaging, light/laser-based measurements and diagnostics, radiometry and spectroscopy, and chemical species diagnostics.
• Technical knowledge of optical diagnostics systems, opto-mechanical design, measurement systems and theory, engineering calculations, applications of engineering methods, and reporting of results.
• Experience with supersonic and hypersonic ground test facilities and air breathing and rocket system testing is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience with implementation of advanced diagnostic techniques such as CARS (Coherent anti-Stokes Raman Scattering), BOS (Background Oriented Schlieren), LIF (Laser-Induced Fluorescence) and PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) within ground aerospace test facilities is desirable.
• Experience using Class 4 continuous wave and pulsed lasers, solid state, dye and gas lasers is highly desired.
• Experience with software such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, Ansys Zemax OpticStudio, and Microsoft Office suite is desirable.
• Useful skills include systems engineering, design principles, data analysis, radiation and optical physics, and measurement technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a first-principles approach.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Active 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 at location Tennessee: Arnold Air Force, TN.

L07: $93,000 - $124,000; L08: $113,000 - $151,000 / 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.

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.