Aerospace Machinist

Beyond New Horizons

$80K — $88K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Four years of machinist experience in aeronautical test facility operations
  • Ability to use various hand and machine tools effectively
  • Proficient in reading blueprints and technical diagrams
  • Valid State Driver’s License required
  • Strong English communication skills required
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Prepares equipment and test articles for operational readiness
  • Troubleshoots malfunctions in equipment and installations
  • Operates plant and test equipment during testing phases
  • Installs and maintains systems within the facility
  • Removes test articles after completing tests
  • Instructs junior craftsman in relevant tasks
  • Ensures personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn as required

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Continuing education assistance
  • Multiple healthcare benefits packages
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Vacation and Sick Leave along with federally recognized holidays
Full Job Description
Overview

Job Title: Aerospace Machinist (3 positions)                              

Location: Arnold AFB TN

Function/Branch: O & M/Propulsion (Plant-Electrical) – Space & Missiles (APTU & Ranges)

Directorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Regular, Full Time       

Pay Type: Craft

Grade: A21

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $38.44 - $42.71

 

Job Posting closes on July 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST

 

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Aerospace Machinist, supporting TOS II, at Arnold AFB in Tullahoma, TN. The Aerospace Machinist 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.

 

Open to internal and external candidates.  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.

 

Job Summary

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. 

Supplementary Functions:

  • Participation in functional specific safety training
  • Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
  • Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation
  • Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others

Job Duties:

  • Prepares test facility equipment for operations
  • Prepares test articles for testing, install test articles, and checks installations
  • Troubleshoots equipment, test articles, and installations in case of malfunctions
  • Operates plant and test equipment during tests
  • Assists in test and operates test articles such as controls for engines and rockets
  • Removes test articles after tests
  • Installs and maintains facility systems
  • Accomplishes maintenance and servicing work required 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-lever grade craftsman
  • It is a condition of employment to wear company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with supervisory direction and Company Policy
  • Perform other work as required

Basic Qualifications:

  • Educational Equivalent: Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Specific Knowledge or Experience: Four years of machinist experience in the working section of an aeronautical test facility operation. Progressive experience as an outside machinist, machinist, millwright, aircraft mechanic, or heavy equipment mechanic may be substituted for the required experience. 
  • Ability to skillfully operate and work with the wide variety of hand and machine tools associated with trade
  • Ability to read and work from blueprints, diagrams, and sketches
  • Licenses/Certifications: Valid State Driver’s License
  • Communication Skills: Must be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to understand, give and take directions
  • Current United States Citizenship required
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and the AEDC local area network
  • Current U. S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Basic and/or Advanced Rigging Training
  • Active Secret clearance

What We Offer

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

 

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