Engineering Technical Specialist; Internal

Job Title:Engineering Technical Specialist

Location:Arnold AFB,TN

Job Family Code:O - Engineering

Function/Branch:Engineering/Space & Missiles

Directorate:Test Operations

Position Type:Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type:Exempt

Grade:L07 (OA0717) – L08 (OA0815)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate:L07: $80,500 - $107,500; L08: $99,500 - $132,500/ per year

Overview:

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Technical Specialist supporting TOS II, at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN. The Engineering Technical Specialist 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 rare unscheduled night or weekend support in emergency situations or to provide test support.

Only open to internal candidates.

Job Summary:

The individual hired in this position will serve in a support role for the Chambers Test Ops Engineering staff. The individual selected for this role will work alongside Test Operations engineers supporting test operations, system/maintenance, and design for systems used across space chambers facilities, ensuring reliable data. Your work will directly enable the successful evaluation of sensors, satellite technologies, imaging, optics, photocells, and more cutting‑edge technologies.

Core responsibilities of this role include providing support for mechanical systems including water, air, and both liquid and gaseous forms of helium and nitrogen. Supporting mechanical engineering tasks associated with the article under test and the test facility.

This Test Operations Engineering Technical Specialist position will be deployed to the Space Chambers facilities; however, Test Operations Engineering Technical Specialists may be reassigned to other areas based on workload demands and mission needs. Test Ops System Engineering Technical Specialists may also support multiple test areas/facilities as required.

Job Duties:

Job duties of this position include but are not limited to the following duties worked in conjunction with Chambers test Operations staff assigned to the test facility.

• Select and apply standard methods, techniques, procedures and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
• Independently perform test support project assignments associated with the setup and configuration of mechanical systems per test customer requirements; company standards, procedures, and work instructions; generalized senior engineer and/or supervisor direction: and other precedents of the discipline.
• Participate in one or more of the following:
  • Coordinate with engineering and test-customer to define requirements within facility capability.
  • Coordinate and assist in the development, review, approval and vaulting of Test Ops related work instructions.
  • Analyze and/or evaluate mechanical systems operation during test operations based upon techniques prescribed by senior engineers or supervisors to ensure that systems are functioning to specifications during test operations.
  • Respond to and resolve Test Ops discrepancies as they arise during test operations. Report problems to senior engineering staff and management. Communicate root cause and resolution of lost time events and other issues affecting test operations to company management personnel and test team members.
  • Maintain the inventory oftools, spare parts, and consumables required for test operations in the assigned facility. Includes managing the inventory and maintaining location and quantity to ensure that the required equipment is available when…