Discrete Component Engineer

Amentum; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company with a century of excellence is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to support strategic microelectronics at a key naval facility. This role involves providing engineering support for discrete components, troubleshooting issues, and advising military programs. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and have extensive experience in component or systems engineering. Join a forward-thinking organization that values ethical business practices and offers a dynamic work environment. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering with a focus on discrete components.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas effectively to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to technologist team and write technical reports.
• Advise on part selection and troubleshoot discrete component issues.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Technical Report Writing

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 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 focusing on discrete components to support Strategic Microelectronics at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane.

Duties include:

• Provide discrete component engineering support to technologist team, to include writing technical reports
• Advise military programs and designers on part selection
• Troubleshoot discrete 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
• Participate in Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Audits, participate in Joint Electronic Devices Engineering Council (JEDEC) meetings, and perform reviews and make recommendations on Military Performance Specifications and Test Methods
• 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
• Component or Systems 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
• Ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance (Note: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Component Engineer with a focus on quality and reliability standards and methods of IEEE parts with a focus on IC's
• 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
• Active Secret Clearance

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