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Electrical/Mechanical Integration Field Engineer

Amentum
USA
Full-time
Mid · 3–12 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline preferred, with emphasis in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Applied Science, or a related technical field. Equivalent hands-on technical experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • 3-12 years of hands-on field engineering, electrical troubleshooting, instrumentation, test, maintenance, installation, or hardware-integration experience in a relevant technical environment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
  • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical systems, low-voltage circuits, wiring harnesses, sensors, connectors, signal paths, grounding issues, continuity faults, intermittent failures, or instrumentation anomalies.
  • Demonstrated ability to support hands-on mechanical integration tasks such as equipment installation, sensor mounting, bracket installation, enclosure installation, cable routing, hardware fit checks, and field modification support.
  • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, harness drawings, mechanical drawings, interface drawings, technical specifications, and field work instructions.
  • Proficiency with standard electrical test and measurement equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, continuity testers, signal analyzers, data acquisition tools, or similar equipment.
  • Working knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems, sensor interfaces, signal wiring, connectors, cable harnesses, termination practices, and basic fault-isolation techniques.
  • Working familiarity with mechanical hardware installation practices, including fasteners, brackets, mounts, access constraints, cable management, strain relief, alignment, fit checks, and field redline documentation.
  • Ability to document troubleshooting steps, field observations, discrepancies, test results, corrective actions, as-built conditions, and engineering recommendations clearly and accurately.
  • Ability to work in field environments, including outdoor, industrial, laboratory, or test-site settings as required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with engineers, technicians, project managers, vendors, and operations personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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 processes 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 is a plus.
  • Experience with CAD/EDA tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SOLIDWORKS Electrical, Zuken, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar tools for schematic, wiring diagram, mechanical drawing, or installation drawing review.
  • Knowledge of applicable 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.
  • Soft Skills and Work Style
  • Hands-on problem solver who is comfortable moving between engineering review, field troubleshooting, hardware installation, technician support, and documentation.
  • Strong practical judgment with the ability to recognize when electrical, mechanical, or integration issues may affect system performance, safety, maintainability, or schedule.
  • Detail-oriented and disciplined in documenting field conditions, test results, discrepancies, corrective actions, and recommended engineering updates.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced environments where requirements, field conditions, and hardware configurations may evolve quickly.
  • Effective communicator who can work across engineering, technician, operations, vendor, and customer teams.
  • Committed to quality workmanship, technical accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Work Environment
  • This position is based in China Lake, CA, with work performed both in the office and at field sites in California, Indiana, and other program locations as required. Travel is approximately 25% of working time and is typically planned in advance.
  • The role involves both office-based engineering tasks and hands-on field activities, requiring the ability to work in varied environments including industrial, laboratory, fabrication, test-site, and outdoor settings. The candidate must be comfortable supporting hardware across the lifecycle, including installation, checkout, troubleshooting, test, sustainment, documentation update, and configuration reconciliation.
  • Compensation Details:
  • $110,000-$150,000
  • 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 agreements, and relevant laws.
  • Benefits Overview:
  • Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
  • Original Posting:
  • 10/07/2026 - Until Filled
  • Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
  • Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline preferred, with emphasis in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Applied Science, or a related technical field. Equivalent hands-on technical experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

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