Electrical Engineering Technician

The Conventional Prompt Strike Test Facility (CTF III) contract supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), Weapons and Energetics Department in China Lake, CA, and Crane, IN. We maintain the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, honesty, and fairness in our relationships with our customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and professional associates.

Amentum is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Technician to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging research and development environment in support of one of our nation’s top defense priorities. The one‑of‑a‑kind test program is perpetually in a state of test execution, planning, and integration in preparation for the next test series.

This program is fast‑paced and requires initiative, teamwork, and the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization. The team is multi‑organizational, and skills span from senior program managers to engineers, to on‑site technicians, logistics, budget, and everything in between. The environment is fast‑paced and demands attention to detail while never losing sight of the big picture.

An Electrical Engineering Technician plays a crucial role in supporting electrical engineers in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment.

• Assist in the design, development, and checkout of electrical systems

• Recommend changes to cognizant engineers to improve system performance

• Set up and conduct tests on electrical components and systems

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment

• Install wiring, control systems, and electrical components

• Maintain and calibrate electrical instruments and machinery

• Ensure systems comply with safety and regulatory standards

• Operate diagnostic tools and electrical testing equipment

• Work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and automation systems

• Work closely with engineers, project managers, and other technicians

• Provide feedback on design improvements and system performance

• Electrical testing and troubleshooting

• Schematic reading and interpretation

• Use of diagnostic tools and meters

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to manage many competing priorities simultaneously

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance. Please note that US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance

• Experience in DOD‑related test programs is preferred

• Proven ability to conduct independent work requiring technical and operational judgment

• Ability to identify and resolve electrical issues

• Strong attention to detail

• Root cause analysis

• Systematic troubleshooting

• Work Environment:
  Can involve inside or outside work depending on the task. An inside environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting). Outside work may include various environmental conditions, including warm and cold climates

• Attendance:
  Normal hours are Monday – Thursday between 7:00am to 5:00pm, 7:00am to 4:00pm on non‑flex Fridays. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary to meet deadlines. Flexibility of work hours to adjust to surge situations based on critical mission requirements. With the exception of STD/LTD/FMLA & approved time off, attendance is considered essential

• Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management, and co‑workers

• Must have clear, concise, and accurate communication skills in English, both verbal and written

• Independent personal transportation to the office and/or work site is required. Travel (up to 40%) to and from customer locations and test locations may be required to support projects

$70,000 - $105,000

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…