Operating Engineer; OE

Job Title:

Operating Engineer (OE)

Location:

Arnold AFB, Tennessee

Function/Branch: O & M/Flight – VKF Plant

Grade: A21

Regular Full-Time – Wage

Starting Hourly Rate: $38.44 - $42.71

Job Posting Closes on June 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST

Beyond New Horizons LLC (BNH) offers an opportunity for an Operating Engineer supporting TOS II at Arnold AFB Tennessee. The candidate will be part of an integrated team responsible for operating, maintaining, or supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

The successful candidate will, under general supervision, perform technical, mechanical, electrical, and manual work in the testing, operating, and/or assembly and shop areas of an engineering test facility.

• Prepare plant equipment for operations
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
• Operate plant equipment during tests
• Install and maintain facility systems
• Accomplish maintenance and servicing to keep test facility equipment in operation
• Use a wide variety of hand and machine tools, powered equipment, measuring and testing equipment
• Instruct less experienced lower grade craftsmen
• Wear PPE in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
• Perform other duties as required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Four years experience as an Operating Engineer in an aeronautical test facility or progressive experience in the trade may be substituted for the required experience – progressive experience defined as a mechanical background supporting large plant systems such as boilers, chillers, compressors, etc.; large hydraulic systems with operating pressures above 1500 psi; high and/or low pressure process control valves; evaporators; and/or compressed air or water systems
• Working knowledge of computers
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification to operate Forklifts, JLGs, and Overhead Cranes
• Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to understand, give, and take directions
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and the AEDC local area network
• Current U.S. Citizenship required

• Active Secret clearance
• Ability to operate forklifts

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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 employer sponsorship).

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.