Operating Engineer Lead

Beyond New Horizons; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Education assistance

Healthcare benefits

401K with employer matching

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons, LLC is seeking an Operating Engineer Lead at Arnold AFB, TN. You will lead a working group of crafts and operate/testing critical equipment in a high-hazard engineering environment within AEDC Test Operations.

The role requires the ability to work any shift, read technical manuals, and maintain safety standards. Strong electrical/mechanical aptitude and security clearance readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience as an Operating Engineer in an aeronautical test environment or eight years in a large manufacturing plant with high-pressure systems.
• Ability to read, interpret technical manuals, drawings, and safety procedures.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares plant equipment for operations
• Troubleshoots operating equipment during malfunctions
• Operates equipment during tests
• Installs and maintains facility systems
• Performs maintenance to keep test facility equipment operational
• Uses a wide range of hand and machine tools and testing equipment
• Complies with PPE requirements and company policies
• Performs other duties as required

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computers knowledge

Job description

Operating Engineer Lead

Requisition Number: 2026-25041

Category: Craft Workers

Category: Craft Workers

Job Locations

US-TN-Arnold AFB

Job Title: Operating Engineer Lead (2 positions)

Location: Arnold AFB Tennessee

Job Family Code:

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

Directorate: Test Operations

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Pay Type: Wage

Grade: A24

Salary Range or Starting Hourly Rate: $40.37 - $44.86

Posting will close on September 21, 2026 @ 11:59 PM CST

Open to internal candidates only.

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for an Operating Engineer Lead, supporting TOS II, at Arnold AFB Tennessee. The Operating Engineer Lead 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, server as a working group leader over lower grade craftsman, who directs and performs a wide variety of technical, mechanical, electrical, and manual work in the testing, operating, and/or assembly and shop areas of an Engineering Test Facility.

Job Duties:

• Prepares plant equipment for operations
• Troubleshoots operating equipment in case of malfunctions
• Operates equipment during tests
• Installs and maintains facility systems
• Accomplishes maintenance and servicing as required to place and keep test facility equipment in operation with a high degree of skill
• Use a wide variety of hand and machine tools, complex measuring and testing equipment and other equipment as required to accomplish the operations
• 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:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Six years of experience as an Operation Engineer in the working or operating section of an Aeronautical Test Laboratory, OR eight years of experience on equipment in a large manufacturing plant with large hydraulic systems with operating pressures above 1500 psi, high and/or low-pressure process control valves, evaporators, and/or compressed air or water systems
• 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:

• Working knowledge of computers is required
• Must be able to direct the work of others
• Ability to skillfully operate and work with a wide variety of hand and machine tools

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).

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.

A24: $40.37 - $44.86 /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.