Early Career Plant Operations Engineer

Job overview

The Early Career Plant Operations Engineer role is onsite at Arnold Air Force Base, TN; the listing does not specify compensation. The position supports the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Engineering Development Complex, helping operate and maintain ground test facilities for U.S. Air Force test operations. Working on a multidisciplinary engineering team, the engineer coordinates safe and reliable facility operations and supports propulsion ground testing. The role contributes through test planning and technical direction, equipment maintenance and improvement, engineering analysis, and coordination among operations, engineering, craft, and management teams.

What you'll do

• Support safe and reliable operation and maintenance of plant and test facilities
• plan test support, equipment sequencing, schedules, work instructions, risk assessments, and resource estimates
• provide technical direction during test operations
• coordinate qualified operators and security requirements
• participate in post-test reviews
• assess equipment condition
• prepare engineering calculations, specifications, plans, drawings, reports, and analyses
• support design, upgrades, troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement projects
• develop operating procedures and maintenance plans
• conduct root-cause analyses and recommend corrective actions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

bnh

arnold air force base tn

plant operations engineer

early career

mechanical engineering

electrical engineering

propulsion

test operations

ground test facilities

u.s. citizenship required

secret clearance

any shift

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Continuing education assistance, healthcare benefit packages, 401(k) employer match, paid time off, and federally recognized holidays.

Why this role

Open to internal and external candidates; must be available for any shift as mission needs require. U.S. citizenship is required, and the role requires obtaining and maintaining a Secret-level clearance.

About the employer

BNH is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.