Senior Rotary-Wing Avionics Technician

Amentum; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; 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

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Rotary Wing Electronic Tech IV to support sensitive HQ USAF operations and safe air transport for Cabinet Members and visiting dignitaries. The role requires advanced electronics knowledge, circuit analysis, and use of specialized test equipment.

Responsibilities include solving complex electrical problems beyond manuals, guiding technicians, coordinating workloads with the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor, and ensuring maintenance data is accurately entered in MIS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of electronic aircraft systems and circuit analysis.
• Ability to pass eye and hearing tests; security clearance eligibility.
• Must obtain and maintain Top-Secret clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex electrical problems beyond manuals; determine circuitry locations and density.
• Perform circuit analysis and trace signal flow to isolate malfunctions.
• Use test equipment including TD R, oscilloscopes, and transponder/test sets.
• Provide technical direction for COMSEC, SATCOM, and related systems in troubleshooting and repair.
• Assist with parts research, requisition, and determining reparability; monitor aircraft status.

Skills

Electrical theory

Circuit analysis

Technical reading

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Time Domain Reflectometer

Oscilloscope

IFF Transponder Test Set

Radio test equipment

Navigation test sets

Job description

Amentum seeks a Rotary Wing Electronic Tech IV to support sensitive HQ USAF operations and safe air transport for Cabinet Members and visiting dignitaries. The role requires advanced electronics knowledge, circuit analysis, and use of specialized test equipment.

Responsibilities include solving complex electrical problems beyond manuals, guiding technicians, coordinating workloads with the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor, and ensuring maintenance data is accurately entered in MIS.