Electrical Test Controller

BNH

$83K — $93K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Four years of experience as an Electrician
  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Progressive experience in the electrician trade may substitute for required experience

Responsibilities

  • Complete and become certified in multiple control room qualifications
  • Monitor systems' health and respond to alarms/trips
  • Coordinate operations with engineering and support teams
  • Direct and perform technical tasks in various facility areas
  • Prepare and check equipment for operation
  • Operate complex testing equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions
  • Train and direct other craftsmen as necessary

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Continuing education assistance
  • Multiple healthcare benefits packages
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Vacation and Sick Leave with a holiday schedule
Full Job Description
Overview

Job Title: Electrical Test Controller

Location: Arnold AFB TN

Function/Branch: O & M/Aero (Plant - Electrical)

Directorate: Test Ops

Position Type:Regular Full-Time

Pay Type: Wage

Grade: A24

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $40.37 - $44.86

Job posting closes on June 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST

Job Summary

The successful candidate will under general supervision perform Safe, Reliable, and Effective Operations (SREO), of installation and maintenance of test/plant equipment/systems. Pursue and obtain all qualifications assigned and demonstrate satisfactory progress as measured by two quarterly process assessments based on syllabus completion, body of knowledge testing and tunnel conditions OJT as an ETF Plant Control Room Operator, start/stop and configure systems (motor/compressor, valves, heaters, coolers) as required.

Job Duties:
  • Required to complete and become qualified/certified in the following
    • QUAL0001 - ETF Plt Control Room Lead
    • QUAL0002 - ETF Plt Control Room A/S Ws
    • QUAL0003 - ETF Plt Control Room JT Pri Ws
    • QUAL0004 - ETF Plt Control Room SL Prin Ws
    • QUAL0005 - ETF Plt Control Room C-Exh Ws
    • QUAL0006 - ETF Plt Control Room C Pri Ws
    • QUAL0013 - ETF Plt Control Room A/B Exhaust Ws
  • Monitor systems health
  • Initiate appropriate response to alarms/trips
  • Coordinate and communicate operations with others as necessary
  • Coordinate with Test/Plant Control Room Operation Engineers, Supervision, Engineering Support and Base Utilities
  • Direct and perform a wide variety of technical, mechanical, electrical, and manual work in the Control Room, Testing, Operating, and/or assembly and shop areas of an Engineering Test Facility
  • Checks out and prepares Plant Facility equipment for operations
  • Operates Plant equipment
  • Accomplishes maintenance and servicing work as required to place and keep such equipment in operation
  • Operates complex testing equipment
  • Operates complex testing equipment, and troubleshoots operating equipment or test articles, and installation in case of malfunction, with a high degree of skill
  • Perform all Electrical duties as assigned
  • Use a wide variety of hand and machine tools, powered equipment, complex measuring and test equipment as required to accomplish the operations
  • Train, instruct, and direct other craftsmen(s)
  • It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
  • Perform other duties as required


Basic Qualifications:
  • Educational Equivalent: Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Specific Knowledge or Experience: Four years of experience as an Electrician, progressive experience in the electrician trade may be substituted for the required experience
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and the AEDC local area network
  • Current U. S. Citizenship required


Preferred Qualifications
  • Active Secret Security 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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