Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) was dedicated by President Harry Truman on June 25, 1951, in honor of Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold. Headquartered at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee, AEDC also has operating locations in eight states, including Hill Air Force Base in Utah.
AEDC operates more than 90 test capabilities, including aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, and ballistic ranges. Its facilities can recreate flight conditions from sea level to 300 miles up, at speeds from below the speed of sound to Mach 20. The complex has played a part in some remarkable aerospace milestones: Air Force materials say its facilities have tested every NASA crewed spacecraft and every high-performance aircraft and missile, along with most space-launch systems and many military satellites in use today.
The work is hands-on and multidisciplinary. Engineers help run tests, collect data, maintain test systems, and improve the facilities that make those tests possible. AEDC internships have paired students with experienced engineers and scientists to contribute to real projects. Relevant backgrounds include aerospace, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and computer engineering, as well as instrumentation, controls, and data systems. Full-time roles are available through Air Force Civilian Service and contractors such as Beyond New Horizons, which supports AEDC’s test operations.
If you’re interested in internships or full-time roles, explore Air Force Civilian Service opportunities and Beyond New Horizons careers.
If you are interested in learning more about Arnold Engineering Development Complex, please reach out!
Andrea Merriman
andrea.merriman@byu.edu
246 Engineering Building