Engineering Technologist III

Amentum•Patuxent River, MD

58d•$36•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a highly motivated and talented Engineering Technician II to support Electromagnetic Environmental Effects. Contingent on funding Engineering Technician III Responsibilities include: Works with the pulser team in both an indoor and outdoor lab environment, to prepare and execute test activities Supports MIL-STD-3023 High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse testing for various military aircraft, weapons and communication systems Calibrates, maintains and organizes specialized test equipment Operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains simulation/high voltage equipment and components used to perform electromagnetic pulse, lightning, electro-static discharge, p-static, or similar phenomena test and evaluation. Conducts a variety of tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting test equipment and recording test data.

Requirements

2 years of experience performing work related to the responsibilities listed.
Must have an Active SECRET US Government Clearance.
Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the design and operation of Pulsed Power systems including Marx Generators, Fast Trigger Systems, and Pulse Forming Networks
Ability to follow specific layout and scientific diagrams and schematics
Ability to extract and compile a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, and lap reports
Knowledge of pulse forming networks involving high voltage pulsed power supplies and fast switching devices from a theoretical or practical standpoint
Knowledge of analog and digital technologies
Knowledge of the practical use of RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, VNA's, etc.)
Prior military service

Responsibilities

Works with the pulser team in both an indoor and outdoor lab environment, to prepare and execute test activities
Supports MIL-STD-3023 High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse testing for various military aircraft, weapons and communication systems
Calibrates, maintains and organizes specialized test equipment
Operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains simulation/high voltage equipment and components used to perform electromagnetic pulse, lightning, electro-static discharge, p-static, or similar phenomena test and evaluation.
Conducts a variety of tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting test equipment and recording test data.