About this opportunity
Amentum company lists this Microelectronics Test 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.
Join a highly skilled Amentum engineering team supporting the design, testing, and evaluation of trusted, radiation‑hardened microelectronic components used in strategic DoW systems. In this role, you’ll build test solutions from the ground up—spanning hardware design, circuit development, automated test programming, data review, and customer engagement. This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy creative problem‑solving, hands‑on testing, and guiding components through rigorous qualification cycles.
Key Responsibilities
Develop electrical test methods for high‑reliability, radiation‑hardened and trusted microelectronic components used across DoW strategic systems.
Create complete test packages, including test interface hardware, circuit schematics, PCB layouts, and automated test equipment (ATE) control software.
Design, simulate, and evaluate test circuits for characterization and performance validation.
Design and develop printed circuit boards and automated test programs.
Collect test data, support reviews, and contribute sections of analysis and engineering design reviews.
Prepare technical reports, specifications, documentation, and correspondence.
Track project development status and ensure compliance with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
Collaborate with customers during design reviews and technical working groups to ensure alignment with requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience with microelectronics or electronic components.
Hands‑on experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, meters, and analyzers.
Strong problem‑solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively across multiple functional areas in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Willingness to learn from senior engineers and contribute as a team player.
Understanding of microelectronics concepts, theories, structures, and material properties.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required; interim clearance required to start).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience testing microelectronic components.
Experience with EDA tools such as Altium, Eagle, or LTSPICE.
Programming experience with Python, C, C++, Visual Basic, git, or LabVIEW.
Basic analog or digital design experience for circuit boards or ASICs.
Understanding of noise sources and repeatable measurement techniques.
Familiarity with microelectronic fabrication processes and techniques.
Active Secret or Top‑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:
09/17/2026 - 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.
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Worksite address
crane, IN, 47522, US
Who can apply
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