&C Engineering Lead

Overview

Job Title: &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 (provided by HR): $88,000 - $155,000 / year

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.

This 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.

Job Summary

The successful candidate for this Engineering Lead role will work independently, solve complex technical problems, effectively lead others as mentor and coach, and place emphasis on professional development of software engineers and computer system administrators who perform software development/maintenance and system administration tasks associated with test operations, systems engineering and maintenance. Expectations of the role include effectively working with others to manage multiple efforts simultaneously;

planning, organizing, and directing the work of teams consisting of multiple skillsets and stakeholders; monitoring progress on multiple efforts; and resolving problems when required.

It is expected that this Engineering Lead will perform the general duties of a Software Engineer and/or Computer System Administrator plus additional duties associated with technical leadership and personnel administration as assigned by and under the direction of a Group Manager.

This &C Engineering Lead will be deployed to the Flight Systems Test Facilities (Flight Data Processing Section); however, the company may reassign Leads to other areas based on workload demands and mission needs. Engineering Leads may also support multiple test areas/facilities as required.

Job Duties:

This role is vital to meet Instrumentation, Data Acquisition, and Control (&C) contractual and test customer requirements associated with AEDC Aerodynamic Test Facilities. The individual selected for this role will be responsible for the following duties:

• 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 trouble shooting 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 Subject Matter Experts (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 value and covenant of safety in all aspects of job…