Job Title:                          ID&C Engineering Lead

Location:                          Arnold AFB, TN

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 (provided by HR): $88,000 - $155,000 / year

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.

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 Summary

The successful candidate for this Engineering Lead role will work independently, solve complex technical problems, effectively lead others as mentor and coach, and place emphasis on professional development of software engineers and computer system administrators who perform software development/maintenance and system administration tasks associated with test operations, systems engineering and maintenance. Expectations of the role include effectively working with others to manage multiple efforts simultaneously; planning, organizing, and directing the work of teams consisting of multiple skillsets and stakeholders; monitoring progress on multiple efforts; and resolving problems when required.

It is expected that this Engineering Lead will perform the general duties of a Software Engineer and/or Computer System Administrator plus additional duties associated with technical leadership and personnel administration as assigned by and under the direction of a Group Manager. 

This ID&C Engineering Lead will be deployed to the Flight Systems Test Facilities (Flight Data Processing Section); however, the company may reassign Leads to other areas based on workload demands and mission needs. Engineering Leads may also support multiple test areas/facilities as required. 

Job Duties:

This role is vital to meet Instrumentation, Data Acquisition, and Control (ID&C) contractual and test customer requirements associated with AEDC Aerodynamic Test Facilities. The individual selected for this role will be responsible for the following 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 trouble shooting 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 Subject Matter Experts (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 value and covenant of safety in all aspects of job including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree focusing on Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience.
• Skilled at building and maintaining personnel relationships.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and access to DoD network and computer systems
• Current U. S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD secret or higher-level security clearance
• Mathematical or computer expertise or a combination of the same. Knowledge and experience in scientific software development, sustainment, and/or maintenance of software and/or computer system administration.
• Knowledge and demonstrated practice of related safety measures and setting a good example for others with respect to safety
• Extensive prior ID&C system development and/or operations experience
• Prior experience managing a test, capital improvement, maintenance, training, or overhead project, or a portion of a project budget.
• Master’s degree in a related technical or management field.
• Skilled at written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor less experienced technical staff.
• Familiarity with AEDC Test Facilities, Processes, and Personnel is desirable.
• Active DoD 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.

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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.

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