Instrumentation & Diagnostics Technical Specialist

Job Title: Instrumentation & Diagnostics Technical Specialist - INTERNAL ONLY

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Function/Branch: Engineering/Engineering Solutions

Directorate: Engineering & Tech Support

Position Type: Regular, Full Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade (provided by HR): L08 (XA0805)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate (provided by HR): $92,000 - $134,000 / year

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

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Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Specialist supporting TOS II, at AEDC in Arnold AFB, TN. The individual will be working as a member of the Engineering Solutions branch responsible for supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. The Engineering Solutions branch performs cutting edge technology development work in support of the National Defense Strategy.

Open to internal candidates

Job Summary

The successful candidate will function as a technical specialist supporting the Instrumentation & Diagnostics group in the development of specialized instrumentation & diagnostics systems. The candidate will haves the ability and knowledge to create and maintain Work Instructions, System Safety Hazard Analyses (SSHAs), and other corresponding documentation. The candidate will have basic computer skills, a thorough understanding of the AEDC Safety process, and assist the 804^th TG/TDA AF personnel with required project documentation. The candidate will also be responsible for creating and maintaining drawings for TDA I&D systems and components. The working environment is highly dynamic and will require managing several different tasks simultaneously. This position will be surrounded with a staff of technicians and engineers/physicists of varying disciplines/degrees, so the ability to effectively work and communicate with others is critical.

Job Duties:

Independently and under the direction of the principal engineer(s), create and maintain work instructions and SSHAs for the various systems in TDA.
• Maintain the Content Management System for the TAPS program
• Create and maintain drawings for TDA systems and components
• Ensure systems are calibrated and traceable to calibration and data quality standards
• Monitor and report progress for own assigned work tasks to the project engineer and/or project control account manager (CAM)
• Work a temporary altered schedule as needed to support tests
• Wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other related duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Any equivalent combination of relevant education and specialized experience in working with instrumentation for a minimum total of ten (10) years
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network
• Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently to accomplish complex tasks required to configure and validate instrumentation, controls, measurement, and recording equipment during test operations.
• Experience using instrumentation such as Multi Gas Analyzers, lasers, and Electro-Optical systems and components
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with AEDC specific systems and processes to include Enovia and Process Director
• Experience with AEDC facilities that specifically support TDA to include the Propulsion Research Facility (PRF) and the High Speed Fan Facility (HSFF)
• Experience with LabVIEW
• Experience with Inventor/AutoCAD
• Active Secret Security Clearnce

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.

Join our Team!

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. 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.