Experienced Electronics Technician

Amentum; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company with over 100 years of excellence seeks a Short-Pulse Gamma (SPG) Technician in Indiana. In this role, you will operate SPG machines and analyze test results, requiring vocational training and several years of related experience. Ideal candidates will have strong electrical and mechanical skills along with the ability to maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of job-related experience or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Ability to pass and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Startup, operation, and shut down of the SPG machine.
• Evaluating and analyzing post-radiation shot waveforms.
• Troubleshooting and repair of the SPG and its components.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Electronic skills

Detail-oriented work

Good written communication skills

Education

Vocational/technical training

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power Supplies

Electronics test equipment

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting, innovative company with over 100 years of excellence and commitment to ethical business? Are you a motivated Electronics Technician, Instrumentation and Controls Technician, or Maintenance Technician looking for a new role? Amentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies, allied governments, and corporations worldwide and we are looking for you to support our Strategic Microelectronics Radiation Hardening program as a Short-Pulse Gamma (SPG) Technician. You might be just who we are looking for!

Duties include:

• Startup, operation, and shut down of the SPG machine, including:
  • Confirming pre-operational conditions are satisfactory before startup
  • Energizing and starting ancillary and support equipment
  • Performing minor operational adjustments of support equipment
  • Operation of the SPG to produce radiation for on-site test customers
  • Evaluating and analyzing post-radiation shot waveforms to ensure performance of the SPG
  • Troubleshooting and repair of the SPG and its components
  • Performing periodic maintenance on the SPG and support equipment
• Maintain continuous awareness and exercise controls in the test area to ensure maximum confidence in test results
• Ensure resources are available and procedures are adequate for proper testing
• Make technical decisions based on skills and training in the use of test equipment and systems
• Notify and discuss technical problems with engineering personnel, contractors, or other government representatives
• Cross-training on the Flash X-Ray (FXR) machine

Minimum Requirements:

• Vocational/technical training beyond high school in a related field and 3-5 years of job-related experience or equivalent
• Working knowledge of computer hardware and software as well as mechanical, electrical, and electronic skills
• Knowledge of electronic components and device operating characteristics
• Experience with electronics test equipment
• Working knowledge of high-reliability electronic parts inspection and electronics theory; such as resistors, capacitors, diodes, and magnetics
• Good written communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to perform detail-oriented work are required.
• Ability to pass and maintain a DoD Security Clearance (Note: Us Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance
• Working knowledge of integrated circuits
• Independent hands-on experience with Oscilloscopes and Power Supplies
• Familiarization with radiation-producing machines or radiation environments
• Experience working as a contractor to or as an employee of the United States Government

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