Engineering Technician IV

Amentum; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a skilled technician to perform non-routine and complex engineering tasks within a defined scope, planning and coordinating activities, and adapting plans as needed. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and assembling components, following diagrams, collecting data, and supporting design modifications.

Strong communication, analytical skills, and experience with test equipment are essential.

Qualifications

• Vocational/technical training beyond high school and at least 5 years of job-related experience or equivalent.
• Excellent communications and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.
• Must have verifiable experience in designing, developing, and constructing components and subunits.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and constructs components, subunits, or simple models; conducts tests or experiments; adapts standard equipment to improve performance; and may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
• Following specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
• Conducting various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and records test data.
• Extracting and compiling a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Computer systems

Education

Vocational/technical training beyond high school

Tools

Integrated software applications

Job description

This technician performs non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project, selects and adapts plans, techniques, designs, or layouts, contacts personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate the work, reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical work of others.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervisor or professional engineer outlines objectives, requirements, and design approaches. Completed work is reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements.
• May be assisted by lower-level technicians and performs one or a combination of the following:
• a.Designs, develops, and constructs components, subunits, or simple models; conducts tests or experiments; adapts standard equipment to improve performance; and may troubleshoot and correct malfunctions.
• b. Following specific layout and scientific diagrams to construct and package simple devices and subunits of equipment.
• c.Conducting various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting, preparing, and operating standard test equipment and records test data.

d. Extracting and compiling a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, lab reports, etc., processing data, identifying errors or inconsistencies, selecting methods of data presentation.

e. Assisting in design modification by compiling data related to design, specifications, and materials that are pertinent to specific items of equipment or component parts; developing information concerning previous operational failures and modifications and using judgment and initiative to recognize inconsistencies or gaps in data and seek sources to clarify information.

Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Typical warehouse environment with no unusual hazards, frequent lifting to 20-50 pounds, kneeling, standing, and walking, routinely sitting and constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

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

Vocational/technical training beyond high school and at least 5 years of job-related experience or equivalent.

Excellent communications and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.

Must have verifiable experience in designing, developing, and constructing components and subunits.

Additional Requirements

Must have a valid and current state drivers license.

Must understand and be able to use Technical Manuals.

Must be able to complete paperwork associated with vehicle maintenance and repairs.

Ability to manipulate and use hand tools and hydraulic equipment.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Passing a pre-employment drug screen and a government background check is required.

Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check (NAC) within 60 days of hire if required and have a valid driver's license.

Must be available for any shift. Willing to work weekends and other hours as needed.

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details

21.40

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

08/26/2026 - 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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