About this opportunity
Amentum company lists this Component Engineer opportunity in crane, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Are you looking for an exciting, innovative company with over 100 years of excellence and commitment to ethical business? Amentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies, allied governments, and corporations worldwide supporting critical programs across a broad range of domains. We are looking for a Component Engineer to support Strategic Microelectronics at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane. This is a hybrid position in which the incumbent will telework Mondays and Fridays and will be on-site Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Duties include:
Provide component engineering support to the technologist team, to include writing technical reports
Advise military programs and designers on part selection
Troubleshoot component technical 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, and perform reviews and make recommendations on Military Performance Specifications and Test Methods
Travel is required - average 25% of the time
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field preferably in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent
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 in regards to the type of part and has the ability to analyze the differences
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 US security clearance)
Preferred Qualifications:
Component Engineer with a focus on quality and reliability standards and methods of IEEE parts
Experience with discrete, passive, digital, or analog devices
Knowledgeable on best design practices for IEEE parts with a focus on IC’s 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 with the ability to perform basic electrical benchtop testing
Active Secret Clearance
Compensation Details:
$120,000-$190,000 annually
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:
10/01/2026 - 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 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.
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Worksite address
crane, IN, 47522, US
Who can apply
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