Summer 2027 Engineering & Technical Internships

Overview

Job Title: Engineering Technician/Intern                                           

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code: O-Engineering

Function/Branch: Engineering / Engineering Resource Management

Directorate: Engineering & Tech Support

Position Type: Full Time / Seasonal

Pay Type: Non-Exempt     

Grade:  L04 (OA0402) – L05 (OA0503)

Salary Range: $27.84 - $36.41 per hour

Overview

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is responsible for the design, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure required to test flight, defense, and aerospace systems in the ground test facilities at Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold AFB, Tennessee.  This infrastructure includes equipment such as electric motors, compressors, hydraulic systems, refrigeration systems, heaters, dryers, power systems, measurement and data acquisition systems, control systems, and more.  We do not design or conduct analysis of the vehicles; we design, operate, and maintain the systems which enable ground test of models and subassemblies to provide our customers with the data they need to make decisions on design and flightworthiness.

Open external candidates who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university engineering or technical degree program noted in the qualifications.

Job Summary

The Beyond New Horizons internship program offers a 12-week full-time summer opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in various engineering and computer science related disciplines. As part of the internship, you are paired with experienced engineers and scientists who serve as your mentor(s) in completing real engineering or technical work gaining valuable experience in your field of study while contributing to Air Force and contractor missions. You will be required to present a briefing to management demonstrating what you learned and accomplished throughout the summer. 

Our internship is structured such that you are assigned multiple tasks to complete throughout the summer to provide exposure to the variety of types of work assignments available here at AEDC. These are real engineering/technical assignments that need to be completed, not busy work to keep you occupied.

Test Operations Engineers also provide system engineer capabilities as part of a team of mechanical and electrical engineers whose job is to oversee installation, operation, sustainment, and troubleshooting of their assigned test cell equipment and systems. Some examples of test systems in various facilities include thrust determination and force measurement systems, fuel systems, icing systems, combustors, nozzles, water systems, gaseous nitrogen systems, hydraulic systems, lubrication oil systems, high pressure air systems, service air systems, liquid nitrogen systems, various sensors, etc. that are needed to reliably provide test data to our customers.

Minimum Requirements for Consideration:

• IMPORTANT: Resumes must include degree program, projected graduation date, and GPA to be considered. We will not be reaching out to obtain information that was requested but not included.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a degree in one of the following disciplines:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science or Software Engineering (hard programmers, business systems, data science, Power Platform developers, or machine learning interests; cybersecurity students need to have Security+)
• Industrial Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering

• At least sophomore status (45 credit hours) completed by May 2027
• Minimum GPA of 2.75
• Ability to work 40 hours each week for 12 weeks from May to August. This is a full-time temporary position, so no vacation is accrued. We encourage students to take personal vacations before reporting and between the term ending and their return to school.
• Must have the ability to travel between multiple facilities and buildings within the industrial complex to support test operations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and the AEDC local area network
• Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to working 40 hours each week for the duration of the internship
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity
• Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction
• Positive attitude and willingness to receive feedback
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Desire to work on a team with energy and commitment to the work assigned
• Adaptable and willing to stretch technically and learn new things
• Interest in supporting our nation’s defense

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!

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 (i.e. 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).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work at the Tennessee location.

$27.84 - $36.41 per hour at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. 

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, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

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.