Early Career Facility Modeling & Analysis Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Early Career Facility Modeling & Analysis 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: L06 (OA0655) - L07 (OA0753)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: L06: $77,000 - $103,000; L07: $93,000 - $124,000 / year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an early-career Facility Modeling & Analysis Engineer, supporting TOS II, at AEDC in Arnold AFB, TN. The engineer 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

Facility analysis and system modeling engineers provide tools to assess concepts, analyze expected performance, trouble shoot problems with ground test infrastructure systems used in the execution of ground testing of air and space vehicles at the AEDC.  They evaluate, select, and apply standard and custom engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria, at times using independent judgement in making adaptations and modifications. They perform work which involves the preparation, interpretation, or review of calculations, specifications, plans, and investigations, develop and apply computational and hardware-in-the-loop systems models.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, have effective verbal and written communication skills, be able to work with discretion and confidentiality, proven time management skills, be proactive, and be willing to continually learn new duties and skills.

Job Duties:

• Support execution of technology development tasks for Facility Modeling solutions, including development of Matlab/Simulink physics-based models of AEDC test facilities and test articles.
• Support any Mission Execution area by evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering methods, techniques, procedures and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
• Perform work which involves the preparation, interpretation, or review of multi-disciplined computations and hardware-in-the-loop systems using a first principles approach. Add computational complexity as deemed necessary by work to be performed.
• Apply engineering tools to support capital improvement and maintenance projects.
• Analyze and identify deficiencies in existing system and component level simulations; formulate, implement, and validate improvements to overcome those deficiencies.
• Develop new system and component level simulations and expand capabilities of existing simulations to meet future requirements.
• Develop and validate new computational approaches in the areas of fluid modeling, thermal modeling, numerical algorithms, and code-processing.
• Draft, review, and present results in a written and / or visual format to both technical-detailed and high-level audiences.
• Implement system level models into hardware-in-the-loop architecture; monitor and troubleshoot communication, data-transfer, and feedback-loops between simulation and other components.
• Develop and maintain positive, open relationships with AEDC counterparts and with FM&A technology development customers.
• Engage with colleagues as required to push for technological advances, facility improvements, advanced diagnostics, and complex problem solutions.
• Champions a work environment which fosters openness, trust, communications, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Interact effectively with engineering, management, and craft personnel.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• S. degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science from an accredited university.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
• Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in ME, AE, or EE with 3 years’ experience doing computational development and analysis.
• Education in fundamental engineering and science, and advanced knowledge of mathematics, algorithms and computer languages.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of general engineering principles, including basic knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and multidisciplinary modeling and the application of this knowledge to engineering problems.
• Familiarity with one or more AEDC facilities
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink product suite
• Experience with PLC-based control systems
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of developing computational engineering methods and application of modeling & simulation tools to engineering problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with employees, clients, and customers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to participate in and foster a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
• Active Department of Defense 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. 

L06: $77,000 - $103,000; L07: $93,000 - $124,000 / 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.