Operating Engineer

Job Family Code

Function/Branch: O & M/Propulsion – Plant (Electrical)

Directorate:
Test Ops

Regular Full-Time

Pay Type:
Wage

Grade: A21

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $38.44 - $42.71/per hour

Posting will close on September 21, 2026 @ 11:59 PM CST

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Beyond New Horizons LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Operating Engineer, supporting TOS II, at Arnold AFB Tennessee. The selected candidate will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for [e.g. operating and maintaining or supporting] the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

The selected candidate for this requisition must be available to work any shift, and shift determination will be made based on the priority of work at the time the selected candidate is cleared to report to work.

Operating Engineer (OE)

Arnold AFB TN

O & M/Propulsion – Plant (Electrical)

Test Ops

Regular Full-Time

Wage

A21

$38.44 - $42.71/per hour

September 21, 2026 @ 11:59 PM CST

Open to external candidates

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

• Prepares plant equipment for operations
• Troubleshoot equipment in case of malfunctions
• Operate plant equipment during tests
• Install and maintain facility systems
• Accomplishes maintenance and servicing to place and keep test facility equipment in operation
• Uses a wide variety of hand and machine tools, powered equipment, measuring and testing equipment
• Instructs less experienced lower grade craftsmen
• It is a condition of employment to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
• Perform other duties as required

• Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent
• Four years of experience as an Operating Engineer in the working section of an aeronautical test facility operations or 6 years of experience in the trade, experience is 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
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification to operate Forklifts, JLGs, and Overhead Cranes
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English to safely understand and execute technical manuals, safety procedures, and operational instructions
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and satisfy requirements for access to the AEDC local area network
• Current U.S. Citizenship is required due to Department of Defense security and federal contract requirements at AEDC

• Active Secret clearance
• Ability to operate forklifts
• Working knowledge of computers

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Vacation and Sick Leave along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

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 and 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 Towards New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC’s capabilities and…