Electrical Systems Engineering Specialist - 3397

Title: Electrical Systems Engineering Specialist - 3397
Function: Engineering
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time                                                       
Pay Type: Exempt
Grade: 35
US Citizenship Required
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 an electrical power systems and related controls engineering support capacity in Hypersonic Propulsion Facilities within the Space and Missiles Mission Area.  The person selected for this role will work alongside electrical and mechanical systems engineers, plant operations engineers, and test operations engineers in the daily activities of maintaining test infrastructure required to reliably provide test conditions to the test cells.
Job Duties:
The person selected for this position willprovide the following engineering related services/support:

• Responsible for safe operations and maintenance of Electrical Systems and/or test facilities
• Evaluate systems such as large electric motors that drive air compressors, hydraulic pumps, electrical switchgear, over-current protection, transformers, local power generation systems, 3 phase power systems, PLCs, and/or solid state variable frequency systems by applying electrical engineering principles
• Respond when systems malfunction during a test, troubleshooting and directing corrective maintenance activities (or calling in the appropriate systems engineer for additional support), ensuring a timely return to service
• Collaborate with existing electrical power and controls engineers within the group
• Work with systems and 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, Electrical 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 electrical 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:

• Extensive experience with large generators
• Experience with 3 phase electrical power systems, protective circuits, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair
• 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.
• Multi-disciplinary experience (electrical engineering, mechanical systems, mechatronics, control systems, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to perform in a highly dynamic work environment with flexibility to accomplish mission needs
• Basic communication skills (including verbal and written)
• Demonstrated experience successfully building relationships with team across engineering and craft workforce
• 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.

 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, citizenship, 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 careers@nas-llc.us. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES to this address as they will not be considered for employment opportunities.