Construction Analysis Engineer

Amentum; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a hands-on engineer to support the Strategic Microelectronics program as a Construction Analysis Lab engineer. The role focuses on leading construction analysis of microelectronic components, developing test plans, executing tests, and presenting results to customers and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have experience with microelectronic packaging, destructive and non-destructive testing, MIL-STD knowledge, and strong written and verbal communication to translate complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and two years' relevant experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
• Experience with microelectronic packaging and construction analysis techniques
• Knowledge of MIL-STD standards (MIL-STD-750, -202, -883, -981, -1580)
• Ability to communicate technical results in written reports

Responsibilities

• Technical oversight of construction analysis
• Develop and maintain construction analysis test programs
• Provide technical oversight for test data and procedures
• Develop SOPs and test plans
• Analyze data and present results to customers
• Prepare reports for stakeholders
• Maintain records of testing
• Communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences

Skills

Microelectronic packaging

Destructive & non-destructive testing

MIL-STD knowledge

Instrument operation & calibration

Data analysis

MATLAB

Python

ImageJ

CAD (SolidWorks)

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ImageJ

X-ray equipment

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting, innovative company with over 100 years of excellence and commitment to ethical business? Are you a motivated Electronics Technician looking for a new role? Amentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies, allied governments, and corporations worldwide and we are looking for you to support our Strategic Microelectronics program as Construction Analysis Lab mechanical engineer. You might be just who we are looking for!

We are seeking a driven, hands-on engineer/technician with practical experience in microelectronics to develop, lead, and support physical construction analysis of simple and complex microelectronic components. Devices that may be analyzed include fully populated circuit card assemblies (CCAs), electronic packaging, hybrid devices, semiconductor devices, and electromechanical devices. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide variety of electrical, environmental, and mechanical instrument development of test plans, execution of testing, and analysis, summary, and customer presentation of results. The contractor shall support electronic part testing and analyses per the applicable MIL-STDs or test specifications.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical oversite of construction analysis
• Instrument ownership and capability development
• Establish, develop and maintain construction analysis test programs
• Provide technical oversight for test data and procedures
• Development of standard operating procedures and test plans
• Development of quantitative and semi-quantitative methods for emergent, non-standard requests
• Data analysis, reporting, and communication
• Interpret construction analysis data providing clear technical conclusions
• Prepare and review reports and presentations for customers/stakeholders
• Maintain organized records of testing
• Communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Work independently or collaboratively on projects as needed

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate will demonstrate working knowledge of

• Microelectronic packaging including chip, package, and CCA level construction and fabrication techniques
• Working knowledge of destructive and non-destructive construction analysis techniques including 2D and CT X-ray, acoustic microscopy, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), particle impact noise detection (PIND), physical dimensioning, x-ray fluorescence (XRF), fine and gross leak testing, residual gas analysis (RGA), solderability, bond pull, die shear, and similar techniques
• Working knowledge of relevant MIL-STDs including MIL-STD-750, MIL-STD-202, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-981, and MIL-STD-1580
• Mechanical, electrical, and environmental instrument operation, calibration and performance verification for construction analysis testing
• Method development and optimization for construction analysis testing
• Working knowledge of industry standards pertaining to the test and evaluation of microelectronic components
• Working knowledge of basic electrical engineering and materials engineering relevant to microelectronic construction analysis

Candidate must have these abilities and skills:

• Effective technical communication between peer engineers, scientists, and technicians and external and internal customers
• Rigorous and succinct summarization of technical results in a formal, written report using MS Word and MS PowerPoint
• Generate and review document procedures, follow documented procedure
• Sufficient level of software and programming tools:
• MATLAB or python for advanced data analytics
• Image processing experience for simple registration using ImageJ or similar tool
• CAD experience for simple fixture design (SolidWorks or equivalent)
• Work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Deductive reasoning necessary to interpret how individual test results apply to a larger data package
• Laboratory and test skills necessary to perform rigorous tests and evaluations using analytical equipment
• Ability to adapt MIL-STD and industry standard test and evaluation methods to the specific needs of a technical project
• Mechanical design and fabrication of simple test fixtures for microelectronic testing
• Present technically challenging information to a diverse audience in a succinct way that allows full audience to understand key take aways from the material presented

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology and two years' relevant experience
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance. Please note U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior DoW experience
• Active Secret Clearance
• SCALE program affiliate

Compensation Details:

$80,000-$155,000 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:

09/01/2026 - 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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