Electrical Connector Technician

Amentum; Aberdeen, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is hiring for a Machinist role at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, to support the Prototyping Integration Facility (PIF) under the C5ISR Center. The job involves fabricating electrical connector components, following engineering drawings, and handling precision measurement tools to maintain tolerances.

Responsibilities include setting up laser cutting, rolling, bending, and punching operations, with potential CNC machine work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate tools in a prototype fabrication shop.
• Fabricate components per engineering drawings with precise tolerances.
• Set up and operate laser cutting machines, metal rolling, press brakes, and punch presses.
• Potentially operate CNC machines (Machining Center, Lathe, Milling).
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Assist in fabrication program planning, scheduling, estimating, and tracking costs in JOBBOSS.

Skills

Journeyman Machinist experience

Secret Clearance potential

CAM operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CAM software

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.

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