Job Title: Electrical Test Controller - (3 positions)                  

Location: Arnold AFB TN

Function/Branch: O & M/Flight (PWT Plant)

Directorate: Test Ops

Position Type: Regular Full-Time       

Pay Type: Wage           

Grade: A24

Starting Hourly Rate: $40.37 - $44.86

Job Posting closes on June 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST

*CURRENT US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED**

Overview

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.

Open to external candidates only. BNH candidates will not be considered. 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 Safe, Reliable, and Effective Operations (SREO), of installation and maintenance of test/plant equipment/systems. Pursue and obtain all qualifications as 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 a PWT Main Drive Operator, 4T Tunnel Operator and 16T Tunnel Operator, start/stop and configure systems (motor/compressor, valves, refrigeration, heaters, driers, coolers) as required.

Job Duties:

• Required to complete and become qualified/certified in the following
  • QUAL3004 – PWT Main Drive Operator
  • QUAL3009 – 4T Tunnel Operator
  • QUAL3003 – 16T Tunnel Operator
• 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 and Test Facility equipment for operations
• Prepares and installs test articles
• Removes test articles after tests
• Installs and maintains facility systems, operates test facility, plant equipment, and test article equipment during tests
• Accomplish maintenance and servicing work as required to place and keep such equipment in operation
• Checks test articles and installation prior to tests, and assists in tests
• 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