Field Reliability Engineer – Aerospace Test Systems

Beyond New Horizons; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Healthcare benefits

401K with employer matching

Paid time off + holiday schedule

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee seeks an Engineering Technical Specialist to operate, maintain, and improve large‑scale test facilities. You will handle electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and data‑acquisition systems, supporting safe, reliable test operations in a demanding aerospace environment.

The role emphasizes field readiness, documentation, and collaboration with engineers, operations, and craft personnel. U.S.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• Active security clearance capability and US citizenship due to DoD contract requirements.
• Access to AEDC network and secure systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical practices to ensure safe, reliable operation of facility and test‑support systems.
• Review and maintain technical documentation, drawings, specs, data sheets, and reports.
• Conduct inspections and assess conditions to verify configuration and plan maintenance.
• Assist with installation, startup, checkout, and readiness of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation systems.
• Collect and analyze equipment performance and maintenance data to identify trends.
• Develop or revise maintenance procedures, operating instructions, and checklists.
• Support procurement and project execution with equipment evaluations and cost estimates.
• Participate in anomaly investigations and causal‑analysis to support corrective actions.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and safety personnel for readiness.
• Communicate status and findings to team, management, and customers as appropriate.
• Follow safety, quality, configuration, maintenance, and work control processes.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

Data acquisition

Maintenance practices

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

BS in Mechanical Eng Tech / Elev Tech

Job description

Beyond New Horizons at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee seeks an Engineering Technical Specialist to operate, maintain, and improve large‑scale test facilities. You will handle electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and data‑acquisition systems, supporting safe, reliable test operations in a demanding aerospace environment.

The role emphasizes field readiness, documentation, and collaboration with engineers, operations, and craft personnel. U.S.