Hybrid Electronic Component Engineer – Defense Systems Expert

Amentum; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Electronic Component Engineering SME to guide part selection, ensure reliability, support testing, and lead life‑cycle engineering for critical defense programs from concept through sustainment.

The role involves collaborating with government and industry partners, authoring technical reports, and contributing to industry standards. Candidates must have a STEM degree, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Electrical Engineering preferred) and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Component engineering experience with emphasis on quality and reliability of IEEE parts.
• Familiarity with (or willingness to learn) best design practices for IEEE components.
• Basic understanding of military industry standards (MIL‑STD).
• Ability to analyze differences across part standards and apply them appropriately.
• Strong communication skills for engagement with customers, program offices, colleagues, and contractors.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to learn advanced functions.
• Ability to write clear, accurate technical reports.
• Basic understanding of electrical testing of IEEE parts.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Provide component engineering support to technologists, including authoring clear and well‑structured technical reports.
• Advise military programs and hardware designers on part selection to ensure performance, reliability, and long‑term sustainment.
• Troubleshoot component‑level technical issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Apply knowledge of electrical test methods, radiation effects, failure analysis techniques, and material analysis tools.
• Collaborate with program offices, prime contractors, designers, parts manufacturers, test labs, and government stakeholders.
• Create, review, and refine detailed test plans and related documentation.
• Provide full life‑cycle engineering support for strategic defense systems.
• Participate in DLA audits, JEDEC working groups, and reviews of military performance specs and test methods—helping shape industry and defense standards.
• Travel 25% to support audits, reviews, meetings, and program engagements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Reliability analysis

Technical reporting

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

JEDEC standards

Electrical testing methods

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Electronic Component Engineering SME to guide part selection, ensure reliability, support testing, and lead life‑cycle engineering for critical defense programs from concept through sustainment.

The role involves collaborating with government and industry partners, authoring technical reports, and contributing to industry standards. Candidates must have a STEM degree, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.