The 846 Test Squadron (846 TS) is seeking a full-time entry-level Rail Maintenance Mechanic to perform rail refurbishment for the Holloman High Speed Test Track (HHSTT). The 846 TS/TGTOR Element Chief will provide guidance and oversight of the position.

In this position you will serve as a rail operator performing hard physical labor that requires you to stoop, bend, pull and push while also handling upwards of 50lbs in an outdoor environment with the end goal that will provide precision rail alignment for all sled tests. The 846 Test Squadron works with DoD and private industry customers to design, develop and execute high speed rocket sled ground tests specifically designed to simulate selected portions of the flight environment in support of the development of weapon systems and other flight hardware. The 846 TS is unique in that every test utilizes a single test resource: the Holloman High Speed Test Track.  Moreover, the 846 TS is a "one stop shop," where all aspects of a test project are carried out in-house, including mechanical and instrumentation engineering design; sled, instrumentation & concrete target fabrication; test setup & teardown; data collection, analysis & reporting; as well as continual rail maintenance. A Rail Maintainer has the overall responsibility to ensure that fixture hardware is refurbished and aligned according to the Squadrons OI’s along with the Rail Engineers criteria for specific velocity tolerances for various missions.

This position is located at Holloman, AFB, NM.