Early Career Control & Simulation Engineer

Job Title: Early Career Control & Simulation Engineer

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Position Type: Regular, Full Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade: L07 (OA0753)

Salary Range: $91,000 - $121,000 / year

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an early career Control & Simulation 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.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing high‑fidelity training simulators that emulate real‑world facilities and their control systems. This role involves emulating existing PLC‑based control system ladder logic and physics‑based Simulink models and integrating them with HMI screens to create immersive and realistic training environments. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with a passion for both controls and simulation to make a significant impact.

• Develop, implement, and calibrate control models using MATLAB/Simulink to emulate and simulate industrial control logic.
• Develop and implement physics‑based models to support development of ground test facility simulators.
• Convert and translate existing ladder logic and PLC code into functional Simulink models.
• Integrate control logic models with new or existing physics‑based models of facility processes to create comprehensive system simulators.
• Develop and configure interfaces between Simulink models and Human‑Machine Interface (HMI) screens for realistic operator experience.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure model accuracy.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including model design specifications, test plans, and validation results.
• Support the testing and validation of simulators to ensure they meet performance and training objectives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with simulation models and the integrated environment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in control systems engineering, simulation, or a related discipline.
• Must be able to obtain & maintain security clearance & access to DoD network & computer systems.
• Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.

• Experience with physics‑based modeling and simulation, particularly using Matlab/Simulink or similar tools.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial control systems, such as PLCs (e.g., GE, Emerson, Allen Bradley, Siemens) and/or Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and ladder logic.
• Familiarity with GE Proficy Machine Edition.
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA software such as Proficy HMI and its integration with control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a first‑principles approach.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K 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. 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…