Electronics Technician Maintenance III

Amentum; Tyndall Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a highly skilled electronics technician at the United States location to tackle unusually complex maintenance challenges. You will analyze circuits, determine waveforms, and trace signal flow using advanced test equipment, while guiding junior technicians.

The role requires thorough knowledge of electronics, blueprints, and data tables, with responsibilities spanning repair, installation, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Travel and security clearance may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum five (5) years actual and recent electronics, robotics, aircraft, vehicle, or missile experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of technical publications related to electronics maintenance mandatory.
• Clarity of written and oral expression desired.
• Must know theory and principles of operation of engines, accessories and components, and a thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic principles.

Responsibilities

• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems including circuit location, density, and signal flow.
• Performs circuit analyses, waveform calculations, and uses test instruments for troubleshooting.
• Maintains, repairs, and installs various electronic equipment such as radar, telecom, and avionics gear; guides lower-level technicians.
• Reads blueprints and data tables to determine maintenance scopes and applications.

Skills

Electrical theory

Blueprints & wiring diagrams

Data tables reading

Test instruments operation

Technical writing clarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Curve tracers

Frequency synthesizers

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers' manuals or similar documents including, determining the location and density of circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering changes. Requires a detailed understanding of the interrelationships of circuits. Exercises independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculation of wave forms, and tracing relationships in signal flow. Uses common and complex test instruments such as digital multi-meters, signal generators, semiconductor testers, curve tracers, oscilloscopes, high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment. Work may be reviewed by the Supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices. Provides technical guidance to lower-level technicians. Maintains, repairs, and installs various types of electronic equipment and related devices such as electronic transmitting and receiving equipment (e.g., radar, radio, telecommunication, sonar, and navigational aids); micro and mainframe computers and terminals; and industrial measuring, controlling equipment, and industrial calibration devices. Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining malfunctions, and applies skill in restoring equipment operations. Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Work is performed in a shop environment that is moderately lighted, heated and ventilated, is exposed to disagreeable fumes and to cuts and bruises from using tools in close placed and hazards of moving vehicles such as forklifts and sweepers in shop area. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. Frequently lifts items weighing 40-45 pounds and occasionally in excess of 50 pounds. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, or may include unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues. Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. Position may require travel.

Other Responsibilities

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.


• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.


• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.


• Minimum five (5) years actual and recent electronics, robotics, aircraft, vehicle, or missile experience required.


• Thorough knowledge of technical publications related to electronics maintenance mandatory.


• Clarity of written and oral expression desired.


• Must have knowledge of the scopes and limitations of various categories of electronic maintenance (related maintenance functions) and their applications to the contract unit.


• Must know theory and principles of operation of engines, accessories and components, theory of flight and electronic flight controls, and a thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic principles.


• Must be capable of using and reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables.


• Must be able to inspect, repair, and operate ground support and auxiliary equipment.

Compensation Details

$28.48 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

11/02/2026 - 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

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Accommodation Request

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Contact

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Company Information

For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/.