Discrete Component Engineer

Amentum•Crane, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Electrical Engineer focusing on Discrete Components to support Strategic Microelectronics at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane. This role involves providing discrete component engineering support to a technologist team, including writing technical reports, advising on part selection for military programs, and troubleshooting component issues. The engineer will also understand electrical test methods, radiation effects, failure analysis, and material analysis tools and techniques. Responsibilities include interfacing with various stakeholders, developing test plans, and providing life-cycle support for strategic systems. Participation in Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Audits and Joint Electronic Devices Engineering Council (JEDEC) meetings is also expected, along with reviewing and recommending changes to Military Performance Specifications and Test Methods. Travel is required 25-50% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field preferably in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent
Discrete 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 by part type and ability to analyze and gauge how new changes to the standards affect part testing and selection by the technologist team
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 security clearance)

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable on best design practices for IEEE parts with a focus on Transistors and Diodes 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 and ability to perform basic electrical benchtop testing
Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Provide discrete component engineering support to the technologist team, to include writing technical reports
Advise military programs and designers on part selection
Troubleshoot discrete component 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
Perform reviews and make recommendations on Military Performance Specifications and Test Methods