Electrical Connector Technician

Amentum; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Journeyman Machinist for the Aberdeen Proving Grounds area to support prototyping and fabrication for C5ISR initiatives. You will work from engineering drawings to machine, assemble, and test components for military systems.

The role requires a high school diploma, 8+ years of experience, CAM knowledge, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a Journeyman Machinist.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance. US citizenship required.
• Knowledge of CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) operation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate tools in a fabrication shop (sheet metal, machining, injection molding, 3-D printing).
• Fabricate electrical connector components per drawings and specs.
• Maintain dimensional accuracy with measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Fabricate mechanisms, models and instruments to meet engineering requirements.
• Determine tooling needs; operate laser cutters, rollers, press brakes, punch presses; support CNC machines.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Assist fabrication planning in JOBBOSS (scheduling, estimating, tracking costs).

Skills

Journeyman Machinist

CAM operations

Security clearance eligibility

Fabrication knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Technical school graduate

Tools

JOBBOSS

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

• Set up and operate a full range of tools found in a well-equipped prototype development fabrication shop, specifically sheet metal/machining/injection molding/3-D printing.
• Requires a particular focus on fabrication of electrical connector components.
• Work from engineering design drawings and technical specifications. Maintain dimensional accuracy, to specified tolerances, during machining processes, through the use of measuring instruments (e.g., vernier calipers, inside/outside & depth micrometers, gage blocks, surface and height gages, and dial indicators).
• Fabricate and construct mechanisms, models and instruments that fulfill engineering requirements.
• Determine necessity for special tools, dies and fixtures required to accomplish intricate machining and assembly operations. Set-up and operate laser cutting machines, metal rolling machines, press brake machines, and punch press machines as a primary duty.
• Will potentially support the operation of CNC machines (Machining Center, Lathe and Milling Machine).
• Work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Assist in the preparation and planning of fabrication programs to include scheduling, estimating, and tracking costs in JOBBOSS.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience working as a Journeyman Machinist
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) operation

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a technical school
• Completion of a four (4) year apprenticeship program with two (2) years of experience working as a Journeyman Machinist
• Experience in the manufacture of communications-electronics or military systems
• Active Secret Clearance

Compensation Details

$100K - $110K

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

08/25/2026 - 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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