Electrical Connector Engineer

Amentum; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Education Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Stock Purchase Plan

Tax-saving options

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Amentum is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support the Prototyping Integration Facility at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. The role focuses on design and fabrication of prototype and limited-manufacturing programs for C5ISR systems, working with a team of engineers to deliver electrical solutions that meet quality, safety, and logistics requirements.

Candidates should have a BS in Electrical Engineering with at least three years of related experience, proficiency in reading blueprints and

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Three years of related experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience with fabrication for electrical connectors and wiring harnesses.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• US Government Secret Clearance eligibility (Citizenship required).
• Preferred: five years of engineering or equipment design experience.
• Experience with MIL-STD data and power connectors.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate prototype/limited manufacturing programs for C5ISR.
• Contribute to development of concepts and data packages; oversee hardware fabrication.
• Perform preliminary designs, tests, and analyses/simulations.
• Assist CAD designers with electrical designs and ensure quality and safety.
• Collaborate with engineers to address logistics and system concerns.
• Assist in test plan preparation and variability analysis; provide cost estimates.

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Blueprint reading

Fabrication for electrical connectors

Reading schematics

Independent work

Collaboration with engineers

Estimating/test planning

Job description

Amentum is now hiring for an exciting position in support of the Prototyping Integration Facility (PIF) of the Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center (C5ISR) at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. This project will provide the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Futures Command, U.S. Special Forces and the U.S. Marine Corps integration of C5ISR operational prototypes onto a range Military Weapon Systems & Platforms (air, ground & sea) as well as performing C5ISR prototyping, integration, and testing support based on Real-World emerging needs of the Warfighter.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work as an Electrical Engineer who performs the design and fabrication of prototype/ limited manufacturing programs focused on C5ISR programs.
• Provide technical contributions to the development of concepts, technical data packages, and oversees fabrication of hardware systems.
• Perform fundamental engineering duties in preliminary designs, performing tests, taking measurements, and performing system analyses or simulations.
• Apply standard practices and techniques in specific electrical engineering assignments. Assist CAD designers in developing the electrical design of products.
• Work with other engineers to ensure quality, safety and logistics concerns related to systems designs are met.
• Assist in the preparation of test plans to demonstrate the effectiveness of the design packages.
• Assess the results of the design and test phases and work with customers by providing estimates for work and tracking expenditures.
• Prepare data and documentation, when applicable. Instruct, when required, electronics technicians, junior engineers, or serve as a contributor to large and complex projects.
• Work independently, with limited supervision.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related scientific/technical discipline and three (3) years of related experience.
• Must have the technical background in fabrication for electrical connectors. In particular MIL STD type data and power connectors that are part of Wiring harness assemblies.
• Must have experience overseeing manufacture of components with a wide range of materials including injection molding, sheet metal and machining systems for use in electrical connectors
• Must possess the technical expertise to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience serving as an engineer or equipment designer
• Combination of Electrical and Mechanical experience
• Hardware design, assembly and test experience
• Experience related to design, development or production of military equipment or equivalent, preferable C5ISR systems.
• Robotics and/or Counter UAS experience
• Active Secret Clearance

Compensation Details:

$120K to $130K

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.

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