Component Test Engineer

PAE Government Services Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Component Test Engineer to support high-profile DoD programs at NSWC Crane. The role involves developing and maintaining test procedures and fixtures for electronic components such as resistors, transistors, transformers, and ICs.

Responsibilities include designing electrical tests, collaborating across teams, managing test assets, and training staff. Travel nationwide up to 10% and the ability to obtain a Secret US Government Clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, multi-meters, spectrum/network/impedance analyzers).
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging electronic test circuits.
• Experience with electronic component testing and characterization.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical tests validating component specs.
• Collaborate with environmental and radiation test teams for characterization.
• Work with CM and QA to manage test fixtures, software, and procedures revisions.
• Characterize newly designed components to verify operation to design requirements.
• Train engineers and operators to perform testing correctly.
• Review test data and reports before providing to customers.
• Maintain fixtures, software, and test procedures; migrate tests to new equipment as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multi-meters

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Impedance analyzers

LabView

MIL-STD knowledge

Job description

Component Test Engineer

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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Company Culture and Background

Thank you for continued interest in employment with Amentum. For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/

Accommodations

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