Are you looking for an exciting, innovative company with over 100 years of excellence and commitment to ethical business? Amentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies, allied governments, and corporations worldwide supporting critical programs across a broad range of domains. We are looking for a Component Engineer to support Strategic Microelectronics at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane.
Duties include:
- Provide component engineering support to the technologist team, to include writing technical reports
- Advise military programs and designers on part selection
- Troubleshoot component technical issues and recommend solutions
- Understand electrical test methods and techniques, radiations effects, failure analysis tools and techniques, material analysis tools and techniques
- Interface with program offices, prime contractors, designers, parts manufacturers, test labs, and other government agencies
- Develop and review test plan documentation
- Provide complete life-cycle support of strategic systems
- Participate in Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Audits, participate in Joint Electronic Devices Engineering Council (JEDEC) meetings, and perform reviews and make recommendations on Military Performance Specifications and Test Methods
- Travel is required 25-50% of the time
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field preferably in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent
- Component Engineering experience with a focus on quality and reliability standards and methods of IEEE parts
- Knowledgeable or willingness to learn best design practices for IEEE parts
- Basic understanding of military industry standards (MIL-STD)
- Understand the different standards in regards to the type of part and has the ability to analyze the differences
- Ability to communicate ideas to customers, program office, colleagues, and contractors
- Understanding of Microsoft Excel with the ability to learn more complex functions
- Ability to write technical reports
- Understanding of basic electrical testing of IEEE parts
- Ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance (Note: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a US security clearance)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Component Engineer with a focus on quality and reliability standards and methods of IEEE parts
- Experience with discrete, passive, digital, or analog devices
- Knowledgeable on best design practices for IEEE parts with a focus on IC’s including manufacturing processes
- Understanding of the differences between military, industry, commercial, and automotive standards
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel: Formula integration, Macros, etc.
- Strong understanding of electrical testing of IEEE parts with the ability to perform basic electrical benchtop testing
- Active Secret Clearance
Compensation Details:
$120,000 - $190,000 annually
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:
06/05/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field (preferably Electrical Engineering) and at least 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent
- Component engineering experience focused on quality and reliability standards and methods for IEEE parts
- Knowledgeable or willingness to learn best design practices for IEEE parts
- Basic understanding of military industry standards (MIL-STD)
- Ability to analyze differences between standards relative to part types
- Ability to communicate ideas to customers, program offices, colleagues, and contractors
- Understanding of Microsoft Excel with ability to learn more complex functions
- Ability to write technical reports
- Understanding of basic electrical testing of IEEE parts
- Ability to pass and maintain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
- Experience with discrete, passive, digital, or analog devices
- Knowledge of best design practices for IEEE parts, especially ICs and manufacturing processes
- Understanding differences between military, industry, commercial, and automotive standards
- Strong Excel skills: formula integration, macros, etc.
- Strong understanding of electrical testing of IEEE parts and ability to perform basic benchtop testing
- Active Secret clearance
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
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