Test Operations Engineer Lead

Overview

Job Title: Test Operations Engineer Lead                       

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: O--Engineering

Function/Branch: Engineering/Propulsion

Directorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time       

Pay Type: Exempt        

Sponsorship: Position Not Sponsored.            

Grade: L08 (OA0811) - L09 (OA0911)

Salary Range: Grade 08: $93,000 - $123,000; Grade 09: $109,000 - $146,000 / year

 

 

 

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Test Operations Engineer Lead in our Propulsion Test Group, supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. The Test Operations Engineer will be working as a member of an integrated team in Propulsion responsible for operating and maintaining ground test facilities used for development and evaluation testing of propulsion systems such as turbojet and turbofan air breathing engines and ramjets in support of the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

 

Open to internal and external candidates. The selected candidate for this requisition must be available to work any shift to support test demands.

 

Job Summary

The successful candidate for a Test Operations Lead role will be able to work independently, solve complex technical problems with minimal supervision, effectively lead others as a work performer and a coach, and place emphasis on rapid continual professional development of engineers to handle a breadth of tasks for testing operations. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others and manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively plan, organize, and direct the work of teams consisting of multiple stakeholders to conduct comprehensive verification efforts and successfully execute problem resolution when required.It is expected that a Test Operations Lead will perform the general job duties of a Test Operations Engineer and maintain qualifications required to operate the assigned facility(ies).  The Test Operations Engineer Lead will typically be deployed to a specific area, although the company may move a Lead or Leads to other areas based on workload demands and mission needs. The Test Ops Engineer Lead may support multiple test areas/cells.              

Job Duties:

In addition to Test Operations Engineer duties, under the direction of the supervisor:

 

 

Test Cell Operations & Technical Execution

• Test Cell Leadership (Crew Chief/Lead TOE)--Serve as the Test Cell Crew Chief and senior Test Operations Engineer (TOE). Lead comprehensive readiness, proactive maintenance, planning, and execution activities (including estimates, hazards analysis, and SOC development)
• Operational Oversight & Troubleshooting—Actively monitor test progress, troubleshoot anomalies alongside engineering teams, document vital lessons learned to refine standard work instructions, and support systems engineering for facility equipment
• Configuration & Change Management—Ensure System Safety Hazard Analyses (SSHAs), work instructions, and configuration management of assigned areas remain current and compliant

Operational Leadership & Project Management

• Personnel & Resource Allocation—Plan day-to-day operations, allocate test operations engineers to tests, manage group assignments, track task progress, and identify area requiring additional support to me group objectives
• Performance & Progress Monitoring—Monitor individual employee performance (technical, schedule, cost, and hours), track progress toward goals, and provide constructive input to annual performance reviews
• Strategic Liaison—Interface with Air Force, other contractors, test customers, senior staff, and management to ensure strategic objectives are aligned and met

Mentorship, Training & Administration

• Training & Qualification—Maintain workforce qualification and support technical training of the test operations crew to mitigate operational risks
• Development & Mentorship—Serve as a mentor, p