Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code:O - Engineering

Function/Branch: Construction / NHTF

Directorate: Modernization

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Type: Exempt

Grade: L08 (OA0815)

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $91,000 - $129,500 / year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer supporting TOS II, at Arnold Air Force Base in Tullahoma, TN. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Open to internal and external candidates.

Job Summary

Mechanical Design Engineers design, evaluate, analyze, and assist in the fabrication and installation of hardware across the complex. Mechanical design engineers work closely with test and system engineers in development of design requirements and ensuring proposed designs meet those requirements.

Job Duties:

This Engineer may be focused on subset, or may support all, of the following types of tasks (this is not an exhaustive list):

Develop concepts for new process systems to meet applicable codes and standards; providing hydraulic, thermal, stress or other analysis as needed to support the proposed design.
• Analyze static and dynamic loads, deflections, stress, heat transfer, thermal stress, or thermal growth in support of new component development and/or component or facility modifications.
• Serve as the design point of contact or lead on larger, more complex projects. Work with the project managers and project engineers to ensure that design input into cost, schedule, and other project-level decisions is accurate and complete.
• Provide guidance to and check the work of less experienced engineers.
• Work with the design team (drafters, checkers, etc.) to produce complete design packages, including detailed drawings, analysis reports, and equipment specifications, and be capable of communicating the details of these design packages to the remaining project team (system engineers, test engineers, project managers, craft supervisors, etc.)
• Develop procurement packages (specifications, statements of work, datasheets, etc.) and provide engineering guidance to support the procurement of pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, or other hardware necessary for the fabrication and installation of the proposed design.
• Review specifications, drawings, and vendor equipment documentation.
• Coordinate with the appropriate system engineer, craft supervisor, and/or work planner to ensure that hardware is fabricated and installed in accordance with the approved design package.
• 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:

• B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or nuclear engineering from an accredited college or university plus 5 to 7 years of progressive and relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
• Current U. S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Security Clearance
• Experience with the design of complete process systems including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, or other related equipment.
• Experience developing procurement specifications for process hardware and systems.
• Experienced in application of discipline specific codes (i.e., ASME B31.3, B31.1, BPVC, Y14.5)
• Experienced user with discipline specific software packages (e.g., AFT, Ceasar II, ANSYS, Autodesk Inventor/AutoCAD/Plant 3D)
• For piping design areas, a minimum of 5 years of experience in ASME B31.3 piping design.
• Prior experience with large Engineering, procurement and construction projects with process fluids and infrastructure.

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!

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