Job Title: Engineering Co-op                                  

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: O-Engineering

Function/Branch: Engineering/Various

Directorate: Engineering & Technical Support

Position Type: Part Time Temporary   

Pay Type: Non-Exempt              

Grade: L06 (OA0618)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $27.84 – 36.41 /per hour

Overview

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is responsible for the design, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure required to test flight, defense, and aerospace systems in the ground test facilities at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, Tennessee.  This infrastructure includes equipment such as electric motors, compressors, hydraulic systems, refrigeration systems, heaters, dryers, power systems, measurement and data acquisition systems, control systems, and more.  We do not design or conduct analysis of the vehicles; we design, operate, and maintain the systems which enable ground test of models and subassemblies to provide our customers with the data they need to make decisions on design and flight-worthiness.

Open to external candidates

Job Summary

As part of the co-op experience, you are paired with experienced engineers and scientists who serve as your mentor(s) in completing real engineering or technical work gaining valuable experience in your field of study while contributing to Department of War, Air Force and BNH missions. These are real engineering/technical assignments that need to be completed, not busy work to keep you occupied.  

Job Duties:

• Complete engineering and technical tasks as assigned with appropriate level of rigor
• Engage with engineers and technical experts around the complex to broaden your engineering network and resources
• Prepare and present a briefing on work accomplished at the end of each term to BNH management and AF Program Manager
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
• Perform other duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

• NOTE: You must fulfill your university’s requirements for participation in a co-operative education program to receive university credit. Resumes MUST include degree program, cumulative GPA, and projected graduation date (month and year) in order to be considered. We will not reach out to obtain information that was requested but not included.
• Must have previously worked as an intern for BNH at AEDC
• Must be enrolled in an accredited university program and pursuing a degree in one of the following disciplines:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science
• At least sophomore status (45 credit hours) completed by August 2026
• Minimum GPA of 2.75
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and maintain authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
• S. Citizenship is required due to federal government contract compliance requirements and the necessity to access secure federal databases and networks on Arnold Air Force Base.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Department of Defense/War Security Clearance
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity
• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction
• Positive attitude and willingness to receive feedback
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Desire to work on a team with energy and commitment to the work assigned
• Adaptable and willing to stretch technically and learn new things
• Interest in supporting our nation’s defense

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.

Join our Team!

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work.

L06: $27.84 - $36.41 / hour at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. 

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, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

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.