Aerospace Machinist

BNH; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Continuing education assistance

Healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Vacation and Sick Leave + holidays

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is seeking an Aerospace Machinist to support TOS II at Arnold AFB, TN. The role involves operating and maintaining test facility equipment, assembling test articles, and ensuring safe operation within a DoD environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 4–6 years machinist experience in aeronautical testing, and the ability to obtain security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. The position offers shift flexibility based on priority of work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4 years machinist experience in aeronautical test facility operations OR 6 years as outside machinist/millwright/aircraft mechanic/heavy equipment mechanic.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English to safely interpret manuals and drawings.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance for AEDC access.
• Current U.S. Citizenship required due to DoD security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test facility equipment for operations.
• Install and test articles, check installations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and test articles.
• Operate plant and test equipment during tests.
• Assist in testing and operate control equipment for engines and rockets.
• Remove test articles after tests.
• Install and maintain facility systems.
• Perform maintenance to keep equipment in operation.
• Use hand and machine tools, measuring and testing equipment.
• Instruct junior craftsmen as needed.

Skills

Machinist experience

English literacy

Security clearance eligibility

Valid driver’s license

U.S. Citizenship

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Machine tools

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Aerospace Machinist – 6 positions (1 on 1st Shift @ APTU & 2 @ SL & 2 on 2nd Shift for SL & 1 in Technology)

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code:

Function/Branch: O & M/Hypersonic (APTU)/Propulsion (Test Ops - SL) & Technology

Directorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Craft

Pay Type: A21

Grade: A21

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $39.88 - $44.31/ per hour

Posting will close on November 10, 2026 @ 11:59 PM CST

Open to Internal candidates only.

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 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.

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 wages
• 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: $39.88 - $44.31 /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, or 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.