Instrument Technician in 37389

Energy Jobline ZR; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

PTO and holiday schedule

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is seeking Instrument Technicians at Arnold AFB, TN. The role supports Test Operations and Sustainment with a focus on calibration, repair, and operation of precision instruments used in aeronautical tests.

Open to internal and external candidates. Shift work may be required; starting hourly rate is $38.44–$42.71. U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain an AEDC security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressive experience in technical instrumentation.
• Six months' schooling in electronics or instrumentation field.
• In-depth knowledge of operational characteristics of laboratory test instruments.
• Must possess a Valid State Driver’s License.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to understand directions.
• Current United States Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, fabricate, maintain, repair, and calibrate a variety of mechanical, optical, electrical, and electronic indicating and recording instruments and precision measuring equipment.
• Perform diagnostic and troubleshooting activities for instrument control systems.
• Connect instruments to computers and recording devices.
• Adjust and calibrate instruments for new or extended uses.
• Assist in training lower-level technicians.
• Wear PPE as directed by supervision and company policy.

Skills

Technical instrumentation

Laboratory equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Overview

Job Title: Instrument Technician 4 positions

Location: Arnold AFB TN

Job Family Code:

Function/Branch: O & M/Flight (VKF Plant) - 1 position (internal/external) and Space & Missiles (APTU) - 3 positions (external only)

Directorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Craft

Pay Type: Wage

Grade: A21

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $38.44 – $42.71

Job Posting will close on August 4, 2026 at 11:59PM CST

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Instrument Technician, supporting TOS II, at Arnold AFB in Tullahoma, TN. The Instrument Technician 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 internal and external candidates.

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, calibrate and repairs various instruments for electrical and mechanical measurements used in aeronautical tests and research activities and in plant control.

Supplementary Functions: Participation in functional specific safety training.

Job Duties:

• Modifies, fabricates, maintains, repairs, and calibrates a with variety of mechanical, optical, electrical, electromechanical, and electronic indicating and recording instrument and precision measuring equipment
• Performs diagnostic and troubleshooting activities required to service discrete and digital logic instrument control systems
• Connect instruments to computers and recording devices
• Adjusts and calibrates instruments as directed and adapts them to new or extended uses
• Assists in servicing and adjusting computers, microprocessors, and peripheral devices
• Uses a wide variety of instruments, tools, and equipment necessary to perform assigned duties
• Works primarily in a laboratory or field equipment environment
• Assists in training lower-level technicians
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Performs other related duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Educational Equivalent: Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent
• Specific Knowledge or Experience: Four years of progressive experience in technical instrumentation with six months' schooling in electronics or instrumentation field
• In-depth knowledge of operational characteristics of laboratory test instruments
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid State Driver’s License
• Communication Skills: Must be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to understand, give and take directions
• Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation
• Current United States Citizenship required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and the AEDC local area network
• Current U. S. Citizenship required

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) 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).

Starting Hourly Rate: $38.44 – $42.71 at Arnold Air Force, TN.

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to , , , , , , veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.

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