Component Test Engineer

Amentum; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Component Test Engineer to support DoD programs at NSWC Crane. You will develop and maintain test procedures and fixtures for electronic components such as resistors, transistors, transformers, and integrated circuits to verify performance against specifications.

The role requires hands-on testing, collaboration with environmental and quality teams, and the ability to travel nationwide (approximately 10%). A Secret clearance is required for this position; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related technical field.
• Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and impedance analyzers.
• Experience with troubleshooting and debug of electronic test circuits.
• Experience with electronic component testing and characterization.
• Ability to travel nationwide (10%).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical tests for validation against component specifications.
• Collaborate with environmental and radiation test teams for characterization and testing.
• Work with Configuration Management and Quality teams to manage releases and revisions of test fixtures, software, and test procedures.
• Perform characterization of newly designed components to verify operation to design requirements.
• Train engineers and operators to correctly perform testing of components.
• Review test data and reports prior to being provided to customers.
• Maintain existing fixtures, software, and test procedures.
• Migrate tests to new equipment and systems, as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related technical field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multi-meters

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Impedance analyzers

LabVIEW

Python/Perl scripting

Job description

Job Title and Overview

Amentum is currently searching for a Component Test Engineer to support high-profile DoD programs at NSWC Crane. This position involves developing and maintaining test procedures and test fixtures of electronic components such as resistors, transistors, transformers, and integrated circuits.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop electrical tests for validation against component specifications.
• Collaborate with environmental and radiation test teams to complete component characterization and testing.
• Work with Configuration Management and Quality teams to manage releases and revisions of test fixtures, software, and test procedures.
• Perform characterization of newly designed components to verify operation to design requirements.
• Train engineers and operators to correctly perform testing of components.
• Review test data and reports prior to being provided to customers.
• Maintain existing fixtures, software, and test procedures
• Migrate tests to new equipment and systems, as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related technical field.
• Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and impedance analyzers.
• Experience with troubleshooting and debug of electronic test circuits.
• Experience with electronic component testing and characterization.
• Ability to travel nationwide, as needed (10%).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Proficient in scripting languages (i.e. perl or python) and data analysis.
• Knowledge of LabView.
• Knowledge and experience with MIL-STD requirements.
• Experience with design of Printed Circuit Boards.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Compensation Details

$65,000.00-$85,000.00

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.

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