Defense Electronics Component Engineer, SME

Amentum company; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Electronic Component Engineering SME to influence part selection, ensure reliability, and guide programs from concept through sustainment. You’ll work across government and industry to support quality, reliability, and standards while traveling up to 50% for audits and engagements.

The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience in component engineering, strong communication, and the ability to write clear technical reports. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Electrical Engineering preferred) and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Component engineering experience with emphasis on quality and reliability of IEEE parts.
• Familiarity with best design practices for IEEE components.
• Basic understanding of MIL-STD.
• Strong communication skills for engagement with customers, program offices, colleagues, and contractors.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to learn advanced functions.
• Ability to write clear, accurate technical reports.
• Basic understanding of electrical testing of IEEE parts.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Provide component engineering support to technologists, including clear and well‑structured technical reports.
• Advise military programs and hardware designers on part selection to ensure performance, reliability, and long‑term sustainment.
• Troubleshoot component‑level technical issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Apply knowledge of electrical test methods, radiation effects, failure analysis techniques, and material analysis tools.
• Collaborate with program offices, prime contractors, designers, parts manufacturers, test labs, and government stakeholders.
• Create, review, and refine detailed test plans and related documentation.
• Provide full life‑cycle engineering support for strategic defense systems.
• Participate in DLA audits, JEDEC working groups, and reviews of military performance specs and test methods—helping shape industry and defense standards.
• Travel 25–50% to support audits, reviews, meetings, and program engagements.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Technical report writing

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Electronic Component Engineering SME to influence part selection, ensure reliability, and guide programs from concept through sustainment. You’ll work across government and industry to support quality, reliability, and standards while traveling up to 50% for audits and engagements.

The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience in component engineering, strong communication, and the ability to write clear technical reports. U.S.