Electrical Engineering Technician

Amentum; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering Technician to support R&D and test programs for a top defense priority. The role involves designing, testing, and maintaining electrical systems in a fast-paced environment with engineers, managers, and on-site technicians.

Candidates must have strong schematic reading, diagnostic tool experience, and the ability to manage competing priorities; ability to obtain a US Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Electrical testing and troubleshooting experience.
• Schematic reading and interpretation.
• Use of diagnostic tools and meters.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage many competing priorities simultaneously.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of electrical systems.
• Set up and conduct tests on electrical components and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment.
• Install wiring, control systems, and electrical components.
• Maintain and calibrate electrical instruments and machinery.
• Ensure systems comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Operate diagnostic tools and electrical testing equipment.
• Work with PLCs and automation systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technicians.
• Provide feedback on design improvements and performance.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Diagnostic tools

Communication skills

Clearance eligibility

Tools

PLC programming

Automation systems

Job description

Amentum is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Technician to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging research and development environment in support of one of our nation’s top defense priorities. The one-of-a-kind test program is perpetually in a state of test execution and planning and integration in preparation for the next test series.

This program is fast paced and requires initiative, teamwork, and the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization. The team is multi-organizational, and skills span from senior program managers to engineers, to on-site technicians, logistics, budget, and everything in-between. The environment is fast-paced and demands attention to detail while never losing site of the big picture.

An Electrical Engineering Technician plays a crucial role in supporting electrical engineers in developing, testing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Support & Testing

• Assist in the design and development of electrical systems.
• Set up and conduct tests on electrical components and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment.

Installation & Maintenance

• Install wiring, control systems, and electrical components.
• Maintain and calibrate electrical instruments and machinery.
• Ensure systems comply with safety and regulatory standards.

Use of Tools & Software

• Operate diagnostic tools and electrical testing equipment.
• Work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and automation systems.

Collaboration

• Work closely with engineers, project managers, and other technicians.
• Provide feedback on design improvements and system performance.

Required Education and Experience:

• Electrical testing and troubleshooting
• Schematic reading and interpretation
• Use of diagnostic tools and meters
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage many competing priorities simultaneously.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance. Please note, US Citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in DOD-related test programs is preferred.
• Proven ability to conduct independent work requiring technical and operations judgment.
• Ability to identify and resolve electrical issues
• Strong attention to detail
• Root cause analysis
• Systematic troubleshooting

Essential Functions for Position

Work Environment:

Can involve inside or outside work depending on the task. An inside environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting). Outside work may include various environmental conditions including warm and cold climates.

Attendance:

Normal hours are Monday – Thursday between 6:30am to 3:30pm, 6:30am to 3:00pm on non-flex Fridays. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary to meet deadlines. Flexibility of work hours to adjust to surge situations based on critical mission requirements. With the exception of STD/LTD/FMLA & approved time off, attendance is considered essential.

Other Essential Functions:

Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management, and co-workers. Must have clear, concise, and accurate communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Independent personal transportation to office and/or work site is required. Travel (up to 10%) to and from customer locations and test locations may be required to support projects.

Compensation Details:

$39.15

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:

• 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:

09/11/2026 - 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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