Component Test Engineer

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Crane, IN, USA
In-Office
65K-85K Annually
Junior
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Develops and maintains electrical tests, test fixtures, software, and procedures for electronic components. Performs component characterization, troubleshooting, data review, and test migration to new equipment. Collaborates with environmental, radiation, configuration management, and quality teams, while training engineers and operators. Requires nationwide travel of approximately 10% and eligibility for a Secret U.S. government clearance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Amentum is currently searching for a Component Test Engineer to support high-profile DoD programs at NSWC Crane. This position involves developing and maintaining test procedures and test fixtures of electronic components such as resistors, transistors, transformers, and integrated circuits.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop electrical tests for validation against component specifications.
  • Collaborate with environmental and radiation test teams to complete component characterization and testing.
  • Work with Configuration Management and Quality teams to manage releases and revisions of test fixtures, software, and test procedures.
  • Perform characterization of newly designed components to verify operation to design requirements.
  • Train engineers and operators to correctly perform testing of components.
  • Review test data and reports prior to being provided to customers.
  • Maintain existing fixtures, software, and test procedures
  • Migrate tests to new equipment and systems, as needed.

 Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related technical field.
  • Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and impedance analyzers.
  • Experience with troubleshooting and debug of electronic test circuits.
  • Experience with electronic component testing and characterization.
  • Ability to travel nationwide, as needed (10%).
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Proficient in scripting languages (i.e. perl or python) and data analysis.
  • Knowledge of LabView.
  • Knowledge and experience with MIL-STD requirements.
  • Experience with design of Printed Circuit Boards.
  • Active Secret Clearance.

       

Compensation Details:

$65,000.00-$85,000.00

       

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:

10/20/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum 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 Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field
  • Experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and impedance analyzers
  • Experience troubleshooting and debugging electronic test circuits
  • Experience with electronic component testing and characterization
  • Ability to travel nationwide as needed, approximately 10%
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required to obtain a Secret clearance
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in Perl or Python and data analysis
  • Knowledge of LabVIEW
  • Knowledge and experience with MIL-STD requirements
  • Experience designing printed circuit boards
  • Active Secret clearance

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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