&C Engineering Lead

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Lead supporting TOS II, at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN. The &C Engineer will work as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining the United States Air Force Test Operations efforts at AEDC.

&C Engineering Lead

Location:

Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: O - Engineering
Function/Branch:
Engineering/&C Branch
Directorate:
Engineering & Tech Support
Position Type:
Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type:

Exempt
Grade (provided by HR):
L08 (OA0803) – L09 (OA0903)
Salary Range: $88,000 - $155,000 / year

The &C Engineering Lead will work as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining the U.S. Air Force Test Operations efforts s position requires occasional scheduled extended hours and/or weekend work to meet critical contractual requirements and occasional unscheduled night or weekend support in emergency situations.

• Research and understand a wide variety of highly complex customer requirements and develop successful solutions.
• Support tasks/projects as an individual contributor as assigned by the Group Manager.
• Manage group assignments for other software engineering and computer system administration personnel, track task progress and help eliminate roadblocks.
• Lead planning and execution activities (estimates, hazards analysis, support SOC development, plan for future issues/foresee problems and resolve) for assigned facility(ies).
• Support strategic objectives by working with Sr. Staff, Group Manager, and branch leadership.
• Serve as a mentor and provide technical guidance in troubleshooting and causal analysis for engineering problems in execution of work in complex test operations; engage with Senior Staff personnel on technical issues and encourage engagement of engineering staff with SMEs.
• Support/Plan day-to-day operations and activities for individual contributors to test and/or maintenance projects.
• Monitor individual assignments and performance (technical, schedule, and cost) on specific tasks, monitor job hours expended for project/task(s), and report status as required.
• Allocate software engineers, computer system administrators, and data center operators to test planning, test operations, system maintenance, and system engineering tasks as required to meet test mission requirements.
• Track employee progress toward established goals and provide constructive input to annual performance reviews for members of the group.
• Support development (including ensuring mentors are assigned/paired) for the team, ensure they are provided with the necessary tools and training to fulfill their responsibilities.
• Serve on technical committees as applicable or assigned.
• Audit/test progress to ensure safety standards and best practices (guides, procedures and work instructions) are followed.
• Interface with test customers (Air Force, civilians and consultants), and other BNH managers and engineers to ensure group objectives are being met.
• Identify areas in the group where additional support may be required.
• Support periodic internal status briefings to management and aid in financial planning with periodic labor forecasts for projects.
• Ensure work instructions and configuration management for assigned systems are maintained current.
• Perform basic personnel administration duties (i.e., timecard approvals, input to performance appraisals, etc.) as requested by Group Manager.
• Exemplify the company core values and covenant of safety in all aspects of the job, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree focusing on Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience.
• Skilled at building and maintaining personnel relationships.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and access to DoD network and computer systems.
• Current U. S. Citizenship required.

• Active DoD secret or…