Job Title: OE Test Controller                                 

Location: Arnold AFB TN

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

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 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST

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; prepare plant equipment for operations; troubleshoot equipment in case of malfunctions; operate plant equipment during tests. 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 PES Main Operator, PES Operator, PWT Plant Rover, 16S Pump Room Monitor, Forklift Operator, Scissor Lift and Boom Lift Operator, Pendant Overhead Crane, 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
  • QUAL3003 – 16T Tunnel Operator
  • QUAL3006 – PES Operator
  • QUAL3007 – PES Main Operator
  • QUAL3008 – PWT Plant Rover
  • QUAL3009 – 4T Tunnel Operator
  • QUAL3032 – 16S Pump Room Monitor
  • QUAL7702 – Forklift Operator
  • QUAL7704 – Scissor Lift and Boom Lift Operator
  • QUAL7707 – Pendant Overhead Crane
• 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
• 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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 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 Operating Engineer
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and the AEDC local area network
• Current U. S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Active 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