Senior Field Engineer-Electrical/Mechanical Integration

Amentum•Houston, TX

1d•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Senior Field Engineer – Electrical / Mechanical Integration to join its engineering team in Houston, Texas. The role combines hands-on electrical troubleshooting, mechanical installation support, field execution, engineering design review, wiring documentation, test support, and technician mentorship. The engineer works with fielded hardware such as electrical systems, low-voltage circuits, sensors, wiring harnesses, connectors, mechanical interfaces, brackets, enclosures, mounting hardware, and instrumentation. The position requires using schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, interface control documents, and field work instructions to support installation, checkout, fault isolation, corrective action, and configuration updates. This is a hands-on position, not a desk-only engineering role. The engineer supports electrical troubleshooting and the practical mechanical work needed to install, align, mount, route, protect, inspect, and sustain fielded hardware. The team supports U.S. Navy research and development facilities associated with submarine weapon system development programs. The role includes office-based engineering work and field activities at sites in California, Indiana, and other program locations, with travel of approximately 50% of working time, typically planned in advance. Work environments may include industrial, laboratory, fabrication, test-site, and outdoor settings. The position also contributes to technical reviews, design and documentation improvements, field execution, and development of junior technical personnel. Compensation is listed as $130,000–$160,000. A U.S. government security clearance must be obtainable and maintained; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.

Requirements

At least 15 years of hands-on field engineering, electrical troubleshooting, instrumentation, test, maintenance, installation, or hardware-integration experience in a relevant technical environment.
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical systems, low-voltage circuits, wiring harnesses, sensors, connectors, signal paths, grounding issues, continuity faults, intermittent failures, or instrumentation anomalies.
Ability to support hands-on mechanical integration, including equipment and sensor installation, bracket and enclosure installation, cable routing, hardware fit checks, and field modification support.
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, harness drawings, mechanical and interface drawings, technical specifications, and field work instructions.
Proficiency with electrical test and measurement equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, continuity testers, signal analyzers, and data acquisition tools, or similar equipment.
Working knowledge of low-voltage systems, sensor interfaces, signal wiring, connectors, cable harnesses, termination practices, and basic fault-isolation techniques.
Working familiarity with mechanical installation practices, including fasteners, brackets, mounts, access constraints, cable management, strain relief, alignment, fit checks, and field redline documentation.
Ability to clearly and accurately document troubleshooting steps, field observations, discrepancies, test results, corrective actions, as-built conditions, and engineering recommendations.
Ability to work in field environments, including outdoor, industrial, laboratory, or test-site settings as required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate with engineers, technicians, project managers, vendors, and operations personnel.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
A STEM bachelor's degree is preferred; equivalent hands-on technical experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, particularly Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Applied Science, or a closely related field.
Experience troubleshooting and integrating ruggedized electrical/mechanical systems in aerospace, defense, shipboard, test facility, industrial, energy, or other high-consequence environments.
Experience supporting installation, checkout, and troubleshooting of sensors, instrumentation, control systems, data acquisition systems, cable harnesses, equipment racks, junction boxes, enclosures, and field-mounted hardware.
Experience mentoring or supervising technicians or junior engineering personnel in electrical, instrumentation, test, mechanical integration, or systems disciplines.
Familiarity with engineering change control and configuration management for electrical, mechanical, and interface documentation.
Exposure to aerospace, defense, shipboard, submarine, launch-system, or energy-sector programs involving ruggedized electrical and mechanical systems.
Professional Engineer license, Engineer-in-Training certification, or other relevant technical certification.
Experience with CAD/EDA tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SOLIDWORKS Electrical, Zuken, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
Knowledge of standards such as MIL-DTL-23053, MIL-HDBK-522, NFPA 70E, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or equivalent wiring, electrical safety, harness workmanship, installation, and field workmanship standards.
Experience supporting field redlines, as-built updates, installation work packages, troubleshooting guides, corrective-action documentation, and configuration-controlled technical data.
Hands-on problem-solving, practical judgment, attention to detail, adaptability in fast-paced environments, effective cross-team communication, and commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of low-voltage systems, sensors, wiring harnesses, connectors, instrumentation, and related field hardware.
Support mechanical installation and integration of brackets, panels, enclosures, equipment and sensor mounts, cable supports, conduit, raceways, junction boxes, and related hardware.
Interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, harness and mechanical drawings, interface and installation drawings, and field work instructions for installation, verification, and fault isolation.
Inspect electrical and mechanical installations for conformity with design intent, drawing and interface requirements, safety standards, and field constraints.
Troubleshoot low-voltage circuits, signal paths, sensor networks, grounding and connector issues, intermittent faults, and instrumentation anomalies using appropriate test equipment.
Support fit and alignment checks, hardware walkdowns, cable-routing assessments, connector-access evaluations, and field verification of interfaces.
Identify and resolve electrical, mechanical, and integration issues in the field using sound engineering judgment and disciplined problem-solving.
Document field observations, discrepancies, corrective actions, redlines, as-built conditions, test results, and recommended engineering updates.
Participate in developing, reviewing, and approving electrical schematics, wiring and harness diagrams, mechanical installation and interface drawings, and technical specifications.
Evaluate proposed electrical and mechanical design changes for feasibility, fit, form, function, signal integrity, safety, maintainability, and standards compliance.
Translate field findings into design improvements, drawing updates, installation changes, and configuration-controlled documentation in collaboration with engineers and design teams.
Generate and review work packages, test procedures, installation instructions, troubleshooting guides, and technical instructions before field execution.
Review integration details such as cable routing, connector access, equipment mounting, sensor placement, enclosure layout, strain relief, grounding and bonding, and maintainability.
Apply applicable standards, workmanship expectations, and safety practices during reviews, troubleshooting, and field execution.
Mentor field technicians and support their development in electrical systems, mechanical integration, safe wiring, hardware installation, troubleshooting, and professional growth.
Guide technicians on termination, cable management, harness routing, connector handling, sensor installation, mounting, strain relief, and workmanship expectations.
Promote continuous improvement, precision, safety, accountability, and disciplined problem-solving within the field team.
Assist in developing training materials, wiring-standard references, installation guidance, troubleshooting guides, and work instructions.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, technicians, vendors, and operations staff to plan and execute field work safely and efficiently.
Communicate schedule, technical findings, system status, field constraints, test results, and project progress to stakeholders.
Support post-work reviews, lessons-learned sessions, discrepancy reviews, and corrective-action planning.
Feed field observations and lessons learned back into engineering documentation, drawings, work packages, troubleshooting procedures, and future design updates.