Electrical Controls Engineer

BNH is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to support Test Operations and Sustainment at Arnold Air Force Base as part of the Propulsion Instrumentation, Data and Controls (ID&C) group. The position focuses on ID&C system design and support, including automated control and HMI software, system verification and validation (V&V), and systems engineering support for low-voltage power infrastructure integration with an emphasis on reliability and safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop ID&C system requirements, concept sketches, specifications, and material quantity estimates using CAD/CAE tools.
• Deploy, support, and monitor ID&C systems before and during active aerospace ground test operations.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot ID&C systems, and return systems to service while supporting lifecycle engineering and maintenance activities.
• Design, develop, and maintain Automated Control and Human Machine Interface (HMI) software.
• Evaluate standard engineering methods and review technical design documents, drawings, and recommendations from vendors and subcontractors.
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive System Verification and Validation (V&V) test plans.
• Complete assigned engineering tasks on schedule using established common work processes and procedures across the assigned function.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Mechatronics from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and maintain authorized user access to the AEDC local area network.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal government contract compliance requirements and the need to access secure federal databases and networks on Arnold Air Force Base.
• Condition of employment to wear company-issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior intern or co-op experience.
• (2) years of engineering experience.
• Multi-disciplinary knowledge or experience (electrical engineering, mechatronics, control systems, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with flexibility to accomplish mission objectives.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with teams across engineering and craft workforce.
• Strong organizational skills to track and facilitate project progress.
• Demonstrated proactiveness and initiative to drive results.
• Technical curiosity and desire to seek understanding.
• Participation in and contribution to a work environment based on openness, trust communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
• Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.

Technology Areas

• CAD/CAE
• Automated Control
• Human Machine Interface (HMI)
• System Verification and Validation (V&V)

Compensation and Position Details

• Location: Arnold Air Force Base, TN 37389 (onsite)
• Position type: Regular, Full-Time
• Pay type: Exempt
• Salary: USD 69,000 - 101,000 per year
• Grade: L06 (XA0605) - L07 (XA0705)
• Salary range by grade: L06: $69,000 - $92,000; L07: $73,500 - $101,000 per year

Work Schedule

This position requires occasional scheduled extended hours and/or weekend work to meet critical contractual requirements. It may also require occasional unscheduled night or weekend support in emergency situations.

Benefits

• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
• Competitive salaries

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Mechatronics.

U.S. Citizenship and Sponsorship Statement

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 (including 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).