Digital Component Engineer

Amentum; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Digital Integrated Circuits Component Engineer in the United States to drive lifecycle support for strategic digital components. The role collaborates with program offices, prime contractors, designers, and labs on ASICs, FPGAs, memory and more.

Ideal candidates have a Engineering degree, 5+ years in digital component engineering, and the ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance. Travel is expected 25–50% as part of customer-facing duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (prefer Electrical Engineering) and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Digital Component Engineering experience with focus on quality & reliability standards for IEEE parts.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD and ability to analyze part standards differences.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to write technical reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; ability to learn advanced functions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide digital component engineering support; write technical reports.
• Advise military programs and designers on part selection.
• Troubleshoot digital component issues and propose solutions.
• Interface with program offices, contractors, labs, and agencies; develop test plans.
• Provide lifecycle support for strategic systems; travel 25–50%.

Skills

Digital component engineering

Part selection advisory

Troubleshooting

Communication

Technical reporting

Radiation effects knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting, innovative company with over 100 years of excellence and commitment to ethical business? Amentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies, allied governments, and corporations worldwide supporting critical programs across a broad range of domains. We are looking for an electrical engineer focused on digital components. This position is for a Digital Integrated Circuits Component. The Digital Integrated Circuits Component Engineer is responsible for the life cycle of strategic electronic components. This position as the Digital Component Engineer will require planning and complete development, education, and growth in the area of digital ICs. This position will be required to work with the Program Office, Prime Contractors, Designers, and other agencies such as DLA, Part Manufacturers, and Test Labs. Expertise includes application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), programmable logic devices such field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), microprocessors, memory, and others. This position will be required to support efforts in their technology field in the following areas: Manufacturing processes for each commodity, including design and construction, design applications and limitations, electrical test methods and techniques, radiation effects, failure analysis tools and techniques, material analysis tools and techniques, military specifications and test methods, and program requirements and documentation. The Digital Component Engineer will serve as a team member and will provide direct support for tasking related to parts issues for the customer across the core technical competency areas in the Division including component test and evaluation, failure/material analysis, and radiation effects.

Duties include:

• Provide digital component engineering support to the technologist team, to include writing technical reports
• Advise military programs and designers on part selection
• Troubleshoot digital component issues and recommend solutions
• Understand electrical test methods and techniques, radiations effects, failure analysis tools and techniques, material analysis tools and techniques
• Interface with program offices, prime contractors, designers, parts manufacturers, test labs, and other government agencies
• Develop and review test plan documentation
• Provide complete life-cycle support of strategic systems
• Travel is required 25-50% of the time

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field preferably in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent
• Digital Component Engineering experience with a focus on quality and reliability standards and methods of IEEE parts
• Knowledgeable or willingness to learn best design practices for IEEE parts
• Basic understanding of military industry standards (MIL-STD)
• Understand the different standards in regards to the type of part and has the ability to analyze the differences
• Ability to communicate ideas to customers, program office, colleagues, and contractors
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel with the ability to learn more complex functions
• Ability to write technical reports
• Understanding of basic electrical testing of IEEE parts
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance. Please note U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Digital Component Engineer with a focus on quality and reliability standards and methods of IEEE parts with a focus on Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Hybrid Microcircuits, or Memory Devices.
• Knowledgeable on best design practices for IEEE parts with a focus on IC’s including manufacturing processes
• Understanding of the differences between military, industry, commercial, and automotive standards
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel: Formula integration, Macros, etc.
• Strong understanding of electrical testing of IEEE parts with the ability to perform basic electrical benchtop testing
• Understanding of radiation testing of IEEE parts
• Active Secret Clearance

Compensation Details:

$120,000 - $190,000 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:

08/18/2026 - 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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