Aerospace Machinist

Beyond New Horizons; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 110,146,000 - 122,382,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Multiple healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Vacation and Sick Leave with holiday

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) seeks an Aerospace Machinist to support TOS II at Arnold AFB in Tullahoma, TN. The role involves operating, maintaining, and assembling test facility equipment as part of an integrated team supporting USAF Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. Eligible candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior machinist experience in aeronautical settings.

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance are required; shift work may be necessary

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years of machinist experience in aeronautical test facility operation or six years as an outside machinist/related trades.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English to safely understand technical manuals and drawings.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test facility equipment for operations.
• Install and test test articles and check installations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and test articles.
• Operate plant and test equipment during tests.
• Instruct less experienced crafts as needed.
• Wear company issued PPE as directed.

Skills

Machinist experience

English literacy

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Machining tools

Job description

Function/Branch

O & M/Propulsion (Test Ops)

Directorate

Test Operations

Craft

Craft

Pay Type

A21

Grade

A21

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate

$38.44 - $42.71/ per hour

Posting will close on

September 21, 2026 @ 11:59 PM CST

Open to internal and external candidates

Open to internal and external candidates.

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.

Job Title

Aerospace Machinist

Location

Arnold AFB TN

Function/Branch

O & M/Propulsion (Test Ops)

Directorate

Test Operations

Position Type

Craft

Pay Type

A21

Grade

A21

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate

$38.44 - $42.71/ per hour

Posting will close on

September 21, 2026 @ 11:59 PM CST

Open to internal and external candidates

Open to internal and external candidates.

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.

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 u nder 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Four years of machinist experience in the working section of an aeronautical test facility operation OR six years of experience as an outside machinist, machinist, millwright, aircraft mechanic, or heavy equipment mechanic
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English to safely understand and execute technical manuals, technical drawings, diagrams, sketches, safety procedures, and operational instructions
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and satisfy requirements for access to the AEDC local area network
• Current U.S. Citizenship is required due to Department of Defense security and federal contract requirements at AEDC

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic and/or Advanced Rigging Training
• Active Secret clearance
• Ability to skillfully operate and work with the wide variety of hand and machine tools associated with trade

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

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering and Development Complex.

We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC’s rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC’s Towards New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC’s capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale

Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

Join our Team!

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work at location Tennessee: Arnold Air Force, TN.

A21: $38.44 - $42.71 /hour at Arnold Air Force Base, TN.

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.