ID&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 ID&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.

Job Title and Location

ID&C Engineering Lead

Location : Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family and Function

Job Family Code : O - Engineering

Function / Branch : Engineering / ID&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

Job Summary

The ID&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 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 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 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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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, 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.

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