Job Title: Aerospace Machinist Lead                               

Location: Arnold AFB TN

Function/Branch: O&M/Manufact (Model Shop)

Directorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Pay Type: Wage            

Grade: A24

Starting Hourly Rate: $40.37 - $44.86

Job Posting Closes on July 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be under general supervision, as a working group leader over lower grade craftsmen, directs and performs a wide variety of technical, mechanical, electrical, and manual work in the testing, operating, and/or assembly and shop areas of an Engineering Test Facility. 

Job Duties:

• Preparing Test Facility equipment for operations
• Prepare test articles for testing
• Install test articles and checks installation
• Troubleshoots equipment, test articles, and installations in case of malfunctions
• Operates plant and test equipment during tests
• Assists in tests 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-level grade craftsmen
• Perform other duties as required
• It is a condition of employment to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
• Must be able/available to work different work shifts and schedules

Basic Qualifications:

• Six years of machinist experience in the working section of an Aeronautical Test Facility. Progressive experience as an Aerospace 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
• Must be able to direct the work of lower grade craftsman
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and the AEDC local area network
• Current U. S. Citizenship required
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to understand, give and take directions
• Must have a valid driver’s license

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule