ET Test Controller

Location: Arnold AFB, TN | Position Type: Regular Full-Time | Pay Grade: A24 | Closes: November 10, 2026, 23:59 CST | Open to internal candidates only

About the role

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) is seeking an Electrical Test Controller to support the TOS II contract at Arnold AFB, Tennessee. The selected candidate will join an integrated team responsible for United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. Under general supervision, the role performs Safe, Reliable, and Effective Operations (SREO) of installation and maintenance of test/plant equipment and systems. The candidate must pursue and obtain all assigned qualifications, demonstrating satisfactory progress through quarterly process assessments based on syllabus completion, body of knowledge testing, and tunnel conditions on-the-job training as an ETF Plant Control Room Operator. Duties include starting, stopping, and configuring systems (motors/compressors, valves, heaters, coolers) as required.

Responsibilities

• Complete and become qualified/certified in: QUAL0001 – ETF Plt Control Room Lead; QUAL0002 – ETF Plt Control Room A/S Ws; QUAL0003 – ETF Plt Control Room JT Pri Ws; QUAL0004 – ETF Plt Control Room SL Prin Ws; QUAL0005 – ETF Plt Control Room C-Exh Ws; QUAL0006 – ETF Plt Control Room C Pri Ws; QUAL0013 – ETF Plt Control Room A/B Exhaust Ws
• Monitor systems health
• Initiate appropriate response to alarms/trips
• Coordinate and communicate operations with others as necessary
• Coordinate with Test/Plant Control Room Operation Engineers, Supervision, Engineering Support, and Base Utilities
• Direct and perform a wide variety of technical, mechanical, electrical, and manual work in the Control Room, Testing, Operating, and/or assembly and shop areas of an Engineering Test Facility
• Check out and prepare Plant Facility equipment for operations
• Operate Plant equipment
• Accomplish maintenance and servicing work as required to place and keep equipment in operation
• Operate complex testing equipment
• Operate complex testing equipment, troubleshoot operating equipment or test articles, and installation in case of malfunction, with a high degree of skill
• Perform all Electrical duties as assigned
• Use a wide variety of hand and machine tools, powered equipment, complex measuring and test equipment as required to accomplish operations
• Train, instruct, and direct other craftsmen
• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Four years of experience as an Electrician (experience in the electrician trade may be substituted for the required experience)
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance and maintain authorized user access to the AEDC local area network
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal government contract compliance and the necessity to access secure federal databases and networks on Arnold Air Force Base

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security clearance (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Vacation and Sick Leave along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Pay

Hourly rate: $41.89 – $46.54 per hour (Wage Grade A24)

Schedule

Must be available to work any shift; shift assignment will be determined based on work priority at the time the candidate is cleared to report.