Senior Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Senior Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer             

Location:  Arnold AFB, TN

Function/Branch:  Engineering / Hypersonics

Directorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt       

Grade (provided by HR):  L10 (OA1002)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate (provided by HR):  $120,000 - $180,000

 

 

****Current U.S. Citizenship is required****

 

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Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a senior level Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract, at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. This Electrical Engineer will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

 

Open to external candidates

 

Job Summary

The successful candidate for this Senior Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer 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 plant 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.

       

Job Duties:

Some of the specific duties of an electrical systems and controls engineer include (this is NOT an exhaustive list):

• Develop a fundamental understanding of a wide variety of customer requirements and develop successful solutions
• Serve as Senior Engineer to lead planning and execution activities (estimates, hazards analysis, support SOC development, plan for future issues/foresee problems and resolve) for test and associated test equipment
• Systems configuration design including conceptual and detailed sketches and layouts, specifications and design calculations
• 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 Staff Engineer and Senior Staff Engineer personnel across the complex on technical issues and encourage engagement of engineering staff with Staff and Senior Staff Engineer(s)
• Instrumentation and Control System design, development, maintenance, and/or operations support
• Respond when systems malfunction, troubleshooting and directing corrective maintenance activities (or calling in the appropriate systems engineer(s) for additional support) ensuring a timely return to service
• System verification and validation in preparation for test execution
• Update and maintain system documentation for systems of responsibility
• Work with multiple organizations/stakeholders such as design engineering, fabrication shops, DoD client, and other contractors
• Review design documents of equipment manufacturers or subcontractors and prepare comments and recommendations
• Develop with Asset Health Assurance personnel advanced maintenance plans
• Conduct and write up system safety hazard analyses and write clear work instructions for operation and maintenance
• Assess and communicate risk to stakeholders
• Develop estimates for improvement projects
• Work with planners, schedulers, and craft supervisors to safely plan and execute projects including maintenance work, upgrades, and test projects
• Assist craft personnel with troubleshooting and oversee their work; provide technical leadership and guidance
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university plus a min