Electrical/Controls Designer

Amentum company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum's Advanced Solutions Group seeks an Electrical / Controls Designer to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI or Tullahoma, TN. You will design control cabinets, develop wiring diagrams, and create 3D models for wind tunnel equipment, rocket test stands, and automotive test cells.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, apply CAD tools (Autodesk Electrical preferred), and ensure customer requirements are met.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required to comply with government customer requirements.
• Technical training or one year of college with drafting/engineering coursework plus at least two years of relevant experience.
• Experience using 2D/3D CAD software (Autodesk Electrical preferred).
• Knowledge of electrical and hardware components including I/O modules, terminal blocks, control cabinets, and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Design control cabinets and hardware.
• Develop wiring diagrams.
• Create 3D models of conduit and instruments.
• Support other electrical and controls-related designs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to meet customer requirements.

Skills

2D/3D CAD experience

US citizenship

Education

Technical/engineering drafting education

Tools

Autodesk Electrical

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities.

We are seeking an Electrical / Controls Designer to join Amentum’s Advanced Solutions Group. Candidates may be based at either our Tullahoma, TN or Farmington Hills, MI office.

Our Advanced Solutions Group delivers the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities across the nuclear, automotive, motorsports, defense, and aerospace industries. Our team has supported an impressive range of clients, including Audi, Boeing, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, Volkswagen, and organizations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Essential Responsibilities:

The Electrical / Controls Designer will work within a multidisciplinary project team to develop custom design solutions that meet unique customer requirements. Projects may include wind tunnel equipment, rocket and jet engine test stands, automotive test cells, and other unique test facilities and systems.

• Design control cabinets and hardware.
• Develop wiring diagrams.
• Create 3D models of conduit and instruments.
• Support other electrical and controls-related designs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to develop custom solutions that meet customer requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• US citizenship is required to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations.
• Technical school training certification or one (1) year of college with coursework relevant to drafting or engineering principles, plus a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience; additional relevant education or work experience may be substituted for the required experience.
• Demonstrated experience using 2D and 3D CAD software (Autodesk Electrical preferred).
• Knowledge of electrical and hardware components, including I/O modules, terminal blocks, control cabinets, and wiring diagrams.

Description of Work Environment:

• Work will mainly be performed in an inside-office environment.
• Some travel may be required (5-10%).

Compensation Details:

$75,000 - $90,000

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:

10/01/2026 - 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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