Space Range Hardware Engineer – Systems & Testing

Amentum; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Hardware Engineer Professional to support the Space Force Range Contract in California. The role designs, tests, and integrates hardware systems, performing modeling, simulations, and qualification activities for range operations.

The successful candidate will lead engineering tasks, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure adherence to DoD security requirements. Travel and occasional non-standard hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field.
• 3+ years in systems engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with digital interface design and interface modules.
• Knowledge of hardware systems integration and testing practices.
• Ability to read/modify wire diagrams, schematics and CAD drawings.
• Experience with test equipment (VOMs, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes).
• Familiarity with SBCs, servers, and workstations.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Willingness to travel and occasional non-standard hours.
• DoD Secret Clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify hardware capabilities; model, simulate, analyze solutions.
• Support testing to qualify hardware for Range operations.
• Plan and execute engineering projects.
• Coordinate with technical support on assigned projects.
• Develop approaches to meet requirements; evaluate suppliers.
• Provide leadership to junior staff.
• Assist with repairs of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).
• Provide engineering support to restore systems.
• Support engineering processes for SFRC continuity.
• Support launch operations as required.

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Learning aptitude

Team collaboration

Windows proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

CAD

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

VOMs

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Hardware Engineer Professional to support the Space Force Range Contract in California. The role designs, tests, and integrates hardware systems, performing modeling, simulations, and qualification activities for range operations.

The successful candidate will lead engineering tasks, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure adherence to DoD security requirements. Travel and occasional non-standard hours may be required.