Systems Engineering Specialist - 3485 - INTERNAL ONLY
National Aerospace Solutions
Location
Tennessee | United States
Job description
Title: Systems Engineering Specialist - 3485 - INTERNAL ONLY
Function: Engineering
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time
Pay Type: Exempt
Grade: 35
US Citizenship Required: Yes
OPEN TO CURRENT INTERNAL TOS EMPLOYEES ONLY EXTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED This opportunity is being offered by National Aerospace Solutions, the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. National Aerospace Solutions is a limited liability company comprised of Bechtel National Inc. (as lead company) and Sierra Lobo Inc. with teaming Subcontractors nLogic Inc. and Chugach Federal Solutions Inc. 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, 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 Summary: This role is intended to serve in a systems engineering support capacity in the Aeropropulsion Plant Facilities. The person selected for this role will work alongside systems engineers and plant operations engineers in the daily activities of maintaining plant infrastructure required to reliably provide test conditions to the test cells.
Job Duties: Systems Specialists support Systems Engineers in overseeing installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of major equipment such as large motors, motor control centers, switch gear and protective devices, refrigeration systems, compressors, heaters, dryers, and other equipment necessary to that provide test conditions to the test facilities, and to ensure equipment is being installed and functioning according to specifications. Some specific tasks associated with this type of work are included below:
The person selected for this position will provide the following engineering related services:
- Responsible for safe operations and maintenance of plant and/or test facilities
- Evaluate mechanical, thermal, electrical and electromechanical systems by applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, pneumatics, heat transfer, and materials of construction
- Respond when systems malfunction during a test, troubleshooting and directive corrective maintenance activities (or calling in the appropriate systems engineer for additional support), ensuring a timely return to service
- Identify gaps between new test requirements and existing systems capabilities.
- Provide labor / material inputs to cost estimates for maintenance and capital improvement projects.
- Support scheduling meetings and planning, including making inputs on required maintenance outages.
- Work with reliability engineers to develop maintenance schedules based on condition and health of equipment and ensure supply of materials required to maintain equipment is available when needed to prevent equipment failures
- Perform root cause failure analyses and other equipment performance analyses when systems or processes fail and recommend remedial actions
- Conduct and write up system safety hazard analyses and write clear work instructions
- Develop, document, and complete maintenance procedures, mechanical systems operating procedures, sequence of operations, advanced troubleshooting, system optimization, and energy conservation
- Update and maintain system documentation for systems of responsibility
- Develop estimates for small improvement projects and test projects
- Work with multiple organizations such as design engineering, planners, schedulers, craft supervisors, fabrication shops, DoD client, and other contractors
- Assist skilled craft with troubleshooting and oversee their work; provide leadership and guidance
- Communicate clearly and utilize various methods of communication
- 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: - Two years of college plus a minimum of 9 years of progressive and relevant experience or any equivalent combination of applicable education and progressive and relevant experience totaling a minimum of 11 years.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience with AEDC processes and facilities.
- Current United States Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with at least one of the turbine test cells and/or supporting plants functions is desirable.
- Technical knowledge of engineering systems, applications of engineering methods and construction methods and materials, and application of computer aided engineering (CAE)/computer aided design (CAD) tools to engineering problems.
- Working knowledge of major systems
- Multi-disciplinary experience (electrical engineering, mechanical systems, mechatronics, control systems, etc.) is a plus.
- Basic communication skills (including verbal and written)
- Demonstrated experience successfully building relationships with team across engineering and craft workforce
- Ability to perform in a dynamic work environment with flexibility to accomplish mission needs
- Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
- Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.
Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC. NAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minority/Women/Veterans/Disabled (AA/EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Applicants with a physical or mental disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [email protected]. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES to this address as they will not be considered for employment opportunities.
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