Component Engineer

Amentum; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Component Engineer to support Strategic Microelectronics at NSWC Crane. The role focuses on providing component engineering support, advising on part selection, and ensuring quality and reliability of IEEE parts for critical programs.

Ideal candidates have a STEM degree, 5+ years of experience, MIL-STD awareness, and the ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders. Travel up to 50% and security clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Electrical Eng preferred) and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Component engineering experience with emphasis on quality and reliability standards for IEEE parts.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD and ability to analyze differences across part types.
• Willingness to travel 25–50% and communicate with customers and program offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide component engineering support to the technologist team and write technical reports.
• Advise military programs and designers on part selection.
• Troubleshoot component issues and recommend solutions.
• Understand electrical test methods, radiation effects, and failure analysis tools.
• Interface with program offices, prime contractors, designers, parts manufacturers and labs.
• Develop and review test plan documentation.
• Provide life-cycle support for strategic systems.
• Participate in DLA audits and JEDEC meetings; review MIL specs and test methods.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical reporting

Excel proficiency

Security clearance eligibility

IEEE parts knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or STEM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting, innovative company with over 100 years of excellence and commitment to ethical business? Amentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies, allied governments, and corporations worldwide supporting critical programs across a broad range of domains. We are looking for a Component Engineer to support Strategic Microelectronics at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane.

Duties include

• Provide component engineering support to the technologist team, to include writing technical reports
• Advise military programs and designers on part selection
• Troubleshoot component technical issues and recommend solutions
• Understand electrical test methods and techniques, radiations effects, failure analysis tools and techniques, material analysis tools and techniques
• Interface with program offices, prime contractors, designers, parts manufacturers, test labs, and other government agencies
• Develop and review test plan documentation
• Provide complete life-cycle support of strategic systems
• Participate in Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Audits, participate in Joint Electronic Devices Engineering Council (JEDEC) meetings, and perform reviews and make recommendations on Military Performance Specifications and Test Methods
• Travel is required 25-50% of the time

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field preferably in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent
• Component Engineering experience with a focus on quality and reliability standards and methods of IEEE parts
• Knowledgeable or willingness to learn best design practices for IEEE parts
• Basic understanding of military industry standards (MIL-STD)
• Understand the different standards in regards to the type of part and has the ability to analyze the differences
• Ability to communicate ideas to customers, program office, colleagues, and contractors
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel with the ability to learn more complex functions
• Ability to write technical reports
• Understanding of basic electrical testing of IEEE parts
• Ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance (Note: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a US security clearance)

Preferred Qualifications

• Component Engineer with a focus on quality and reliability standards and methods of IEEE parts
• Experience with discrete, passive, digital, or analog devices
• Knowledgeable on best design practices for IEEE parts with a focus on IC’s including manufacturing processes
• Understanding of the differences between military, industry, commercial, and automotive standards
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel: Formula integration, Macros, etc.
• Strong understanding of electrical testing of IEEE parts with the ability to perform basic electrical benchtop testing
• Active Secret Clearance

Compensation Details

$120,000 - $190,000 annually

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

06/05/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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