Defense Electrical Technician — PLCs, Testing & Systems

Amentum; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering Technician to support a fast-paced defense-focused test program, helping engineers design, test, and maintain complex electrical systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, installation of wiring and control components, calibration of instruments, and clear, timely communication across engineers, technicians, and project managers. US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Electrical testing and troubleshooting
• Schematic reading and interpretation
• Use of diagnostic tools and meters
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage many competing priorities simultaneously
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of electrical systems.
• Set up and conduct tests on electrical components and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment.
• Install wiring, control systems, and electrical components.
• Maintain and calibrate electrical instruments and machinery.
• Ensure systems comply with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Electrical testing and troubleshooting

Schematic reading and interpretation

Use of diagnostic tools and meters

Excellent written and oral communicat…

Ability to manage competing priorities

Secret clearance eligibility

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Meters

PLCs & Automation systems

Job description

Amentum seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering Technician to support a fast-paced defense-focused test program, helping engineers design, test, and maintain complex electrical systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, installation of wiring and control components, calibration of instruments, and clear, timely communication across engineers, technicians, and project managers. US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance are required.