Project Engineer

Overview

Job Title:  Project Engineer

Location:  Arnold AFB

Job Family Code: Digital Enterprise

Function/Branch:Digital Enterprise

Directorate: Engineering & Tech Support

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time                                        

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade (provided by HR): L07 (QA0707) – L08 (QA0807)

 

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Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Digital Enterprise Project Engineer, supporting TOS II, at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. As a Digital Enterprise Project Engineer, you will support the development of technical scope, requirements, estimates, and schedules for capital investment, test, and maintenance projects for the Digital Enterprise Project Management organization.  This role coordinates Engineering activities (e.g., technical planning, design, installation, and checkout) with Design Engineers, System Engineers, Test Operations Engineers, Project Managers, other non-Engineering functions, and support for the projects within the Digital Enterprise Project Management’s portfolio.

 

Open to internal candidates only. The selected candidate for this requisition may be required to occasionally (e.g. application upgrades) work outside normal business hours.

 

Job Summary

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee.  AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states. Many of the complex's test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), one of six subordinate commands of the Air Force Materiel Command organization, and an important national resource.

 

AEDC’s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, and ground and flight test.  Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers.

 

Job Duties:

• Responsible for coordination of engineering deliverables on a project or group of projects for BNH. Coordinates with the Digital Enterprise Project Managers, Group Managers and Functional Managers to secure the resources needed to complete design activities. 
• Communicates information that assists with effective priority determination by Digital Enterprise Branch Management.  
• Coordinates with the technical team to guide and direct 0-Works with Project Controls to develop work breakdown structures; Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules; and resource, cost and budget plans. 
• Supports Project Control / Digital Enterprise Project Manager in performing critical path analysis and development of timelines for completion of tasks, measuring the deliverable work packages of the project against the project plan.  
• Communicates schedule conflicts, resource constraints, and time constraints to the project team, section supervisors, and group managers.   
• Assist with PM responsibilities as need in the preparation of progress reports, standardized reporting procedures and the monitoring of overall project performance.  
• Tracks project charging and ensures appropriate charge number assignment. 
• Organizes and communicates project information (e.g., scope of work, requirements documentation, drawings, and estimates) to project team members. 
• Serves as a technical liaison between the project team, contractor, and government engineering staff.   
• Support process improvement efforts and development and documentation of new processes. 
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.  
• Perform other related duties as required. 

Basic Qualifications:

• BS. degree in engineering, computer science or other engineering discipline from an accredited college or university plus 2 to 7 years of progressive work experience in design engineering or other relevant types of engineering such as test operations or plant operation in large industrial plants, utilities, process plants or engineering/construction firms. 
• Prior experience managing engineering projects and/or designing systems.  
• Current U S Citizenship required.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical knowledge of related engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering and construction methods and materials, and engineering application of computers. 
• Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or another relevant engineering field from an accredited university program.  
• Demonstrated experience in a data analytics role applied to technical data in probability analyses and statistical analytics to gain insights using large data sources.  
• Knowledge of data mining, analysis and collection techniques applied to operations and analysis, especially safety or operations process improvement. 
• Experience using statistical computer languages (R, Python, SQL, etc.) to analyze data and draw insights from large data sets. 
• Experience working with and creating data architectures. 
• Experience performing root cause analysis. 
• Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques and their real-world advantages/drawbacks. 
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications. 
• Coding knowledge and experience with multiple languages 
• Knowledge and experience in statistical and data mining techniques: GLM/Regression, Random Forest, Boosting, Trees, text mining, etc. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, including the preparation of technical reports is required. 

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, gender identity or expression, 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.

Determination of Essential Functions

Critical Nature of Attendance and Safe Work Practices:

Regular attendance is essential to the efficient operation of BNH’s contractual responsibilities to the Air Force and is a necessary condition of employment. Each employee will be expected to adhere to the work schedule established by his/her supervisor and comply with the company’s attendance policy. Alternate and/or extra hours may be required to meet work schedules at an approximate rate of 5-15%, to include off-shift, weekend, and/or call-in work. Employees are expected to report to work at their scheduled time, return from breaks promptly, and depart work not earlier than the end of the scheduled day. Compliance with safety rules, safe work practices, and security protocols are essential functions of the job.

Other Functions:

• Must work in a team atmosphere
• Must demonstrate professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork, cooperation, and collaboration
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others
• Must read, write, and speak English well enough to understand, give, and take directions effectively.

Security:

Must obtain and maintain the required security clearance requirements for this position and obtain and maintain access to the AEDC local area computer network.  Security protocols demanded by this position are of national security importance and should be taken seriously. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of and adhere to the security requirements for his/her particular work area.

Physical and Mental Efforts and Environment Factors:

This position is based in an industrial complex comprised of multiple facilities requiring transportation to various buildings within the complex. Duties require frequent and extended periods of outside work, subject to all weather conditions and extremes. This position may require the employee at times to analyze a large amount of information and at times, make decisions under pressure quickly. This position requires the ability to decipher visual cues and hear and process auditory directions. The position may require the employee to work a temporary, alternative schedule or shift as requested by the supervisor and may be subject to “call in” as required to maintain test operations capabilities. The successful candidate would be expected to be aware of safety hazards in the immediate area and comply with safety rules and safe work practices to ensure the safety of yourself and your team. Compliance with all security protocols is required within the complex.