Component Test Engineer

Amentum•Crane, IN

7d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Component Test Engineer to support high-profile Department of Defense programs at NSWC Crane. The role develops and maintains test procedures and fixtures for electronic components, including resistors, transistors, transformers, and integrated circuits. The engineer develops and performs tests to characterize components and verify their operation against specifications and design requirements, while coordinating with environmental and radiation testing teams. The role also supports controlled releases and revisions of testing materials, maintains and migrates test systems, trains personnel, and reviews test results and reports before customer delivery. Nationwide travel may be required, as needed, at approximately 10%. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain that clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
Experience with test equipment such as 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 (10%).
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

One year of relevant experience.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl or Python and in data analysis.
Knowledge of LabVIEW.
Knowledge and experience with MIL-STD requirements.
Experience designing printed circuit boards.
Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop electrical tests to validate components against their 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.
Characterize newly designed components to verify operation against design requirements.
Train engineers and operators to perform component testing correctly.
Review test data and reports before they are provided to customers.
Maintain existing fixtures, software, and test procedures.
Migrate tests to new equipment and systems as needed.