Electrical Systems Engineer Lead

Overview

Job Title: Electrical Systems Engineer Lead - INTERNAL ONLY

Location:  Arnold AFB, TN

Function/Branch:  Engineering / Propulsion

Directorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt       

Grade (provided by HR):  L08 (OA0803) - L09 (OA0903)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate (provided by HR):  $90,700 - $150,000 /year

 

 

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

 

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Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Systems Engineer Lead supporting the Propulsion Plant group at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, TN. This Electrical Engineer will be leading an integrated team responsible for maintaining and sustaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts in the Propulsion branch.

 

Open to internal candidates ONLY

 

Job Summary

The successful candidate for an Electrical Systems Engineer 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 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.

 

It is expected that an Electrical Systems Engineer Lead will maintain the skills required to perform the general job duties of an Electrical Systems Engineer in maintaining and sustaining plant equipment.

             

Job Duties:

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

• Develop a fundamental understanding of a wide variety of customer requirements and develop successful solutions
• Support tasks/projects as an individual engineer as assigned by the supervisor
• Manage group assignments for engineering personnel, track task progress and help eliminate roadblocks
• Serve as senior Plant Engineer to lead planning and execution activities (estimates, hazards analysis, support SOC development, plan for future issues/foresee problems and resolve) for plant equipment
• Coordinate with Mechanical Systems Engineer Lead and encourage collaboration across disciplines to contribute to mission success
• Support strategic objectives by working with Staff Engineer(s), Senior Staff Engineers, Supervisor, and management
• 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 on technical issues and encourage engagement of engineering staff with Staff and Senior Staff Engineer(s)
• Support/Plan day-to-day operations and activities for contributors to the project(s)
• Monitor individual assignments and performance (technical, schedule, and cost) on specific tasks, and monitor job hours for project/task(s) reporting to supervision as requested
• Allocate plant engineers to support tests, test planning; including interfacing with test and plant operations engineers, design engineering, controls engineering, modeling and facility analysis engineers in preparation for test, post-test forensics
• Track employee progress toward established goals and provide constructive input to annual performance reviews for members of the group
• Support technical training of plant crew as mitigation of risk to operations
• 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 a technical committee (e.g., pressure systems committee, electrical systems committee), as applicable or assigned
• Audit/ test progress to ensure safety standards and best practices (guides, procedures and work instructions) are followed