Electrician

Amentum; Hampton Junction (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability & life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is hiring an Electrician to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) at NASA Langley Research Center. The electrician will test utilities, perform preventive maintenance, and support the electrical systems team in a dynamic test environment.

Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment, reading blueprints, and ensuring safety standards are followed. U.S. citizenship and Virginia license requirements apply.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Eight years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Virginia state licensed, journeyman level (per posting) - must meet security/background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical trade functions for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy.
• Installs or repairs equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, conduit systems.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, or layouts to diagnose trouble in electrical systems.
• Works on new construction wiring, conduit installation, and load calculations.
• Uses electrician hand tools and testing equipment; adheres to safety policies.

Skills

Electrical trade

Blueprints & drawings

Equipment installation

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Use of hand tools

Measurement & testing

Tools

Power tools

Electrical test equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

This is an IBEW Union Position with an Hourly Rate of $36.42.

NASA enforces REAL ID requirements for all visitors and badge holders. Please visit www.dhs.gov/real-id to view a list of compliant documents.

The successful candidate will join the Maintenance Directorate to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. The Electrician will work with the Small Construction Services group by testing the availability of utilities, preventive maintenance and overall support to the electrical systems team and electrical distribution system.

All work will be performed with a high standard of quality and professionalism. All safety policies and procedures must be followed.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy
• Installation or repair of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems or other transmission equipment
• Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment
• New construction work running conduit and installing electrical services
• Working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment
• Use a variety of electrician’s hand tools, measuring and testing
• Work will include additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship required. Eight years of experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training in a designated field, craft or trade that can be documented by a certificate or diploma from a reputable organization, school, or trade school program. Must be Virginia state licensed, journeyman level worker. Must be able to effectively communicate with others.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Test Environment (85%) - May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, chemicals, and industrial facilities. Travel between various facilities and during test operations is required. May bring exposure to loud noise and potentially hazardous equipment operations. (15%)

Physical Requirements

Visual and physical (hands on) contact of test related systems, hardware, and articles.

Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods as well as climb, crawl, and lift-up to 35 lbs. (100%).

Ability to distinguish basic colors (10%).

Corrected vision and hearing at all times (100%)

Must be able to use the following:

• Platform or A-frame ladders up to 12 Ft (30%)
• Extension ladders up to 24 Ft (10%)
• Personal or one-man aerial lifts up to 30 Ft. (10%)
• Articulating or boom aerial lifts up to 35 Ft. (10%)

Equipment and Machines

Will use hand tools, power tools, mechanical, and electrical control devices (40%)

Control room test operation display/keyboards, mechanical and electrical control devices (20%)

Personal computers and related equipment (10%)

Safety and personal protective equipment (50%)

Attendance

Regular attendance is mandatory (100%)
Overtime/work outside normal schedule required (<20%)

Other Essential Functions

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Valid Real ID compliant identification – www.dhs.gov/real-id
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Must be able to pass and maintain a NASA background check.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others.
• The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client organization.
• Employees will exercise diligence when developing a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task performed. Your SPA is a Company provided tool to be used for the prevention of incidents, accidents, and injuries; as such, it is the most important tool that you are required to use.

Compensation Details

$36.42

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

07/31/2026 - 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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