Amentum

Digital Component Engineer

Amentum$120K — $190K *
Crane, IN 47522In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field, preferably Electrical Engineering, and 5+ years relevant experience
  • Experience in Digital Component Engineering focusing on IEEE parts
  • Basic understanding of military industry standards (MIL-STD)
  • Strong communication skills for interfacing with diverse stakeholders
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel with basic electrical testing knowledge
  • Ability to write technical reports
  • Must obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support for digital components, including technical report writing
  • Advise military programs on component selection
  • Troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions for digital components
  • Develop and review test plans and documentation
  • Collaborate with contractors, program offices, and agencies
  • Support the full life cycle of strategic digital components
  • Engage in 25-50% travel for operational support

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) retirement benefits with matching
  • Educational reimbursement opportunities
  • Parental leave for new parents
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options available
  • Disability and life insurance coverage
  • Pet insurance options offered
Full Job Description

We are looking for an electrical engineer focused on digital components.  This position is for a Digital Integrated Circuits Component. The Digital Integrated Circuits Component Engineer is responsible for the life cycle of strategic electronic components. This position as the Digital Component Engineer will require planning and complete development, education, and growth in the area of digital ICs. This position will be required to work with the Program Office, Prime Contractors, Designers, and other agencies such as DLA, Part Manufacturers, and Test Labs. Expertise includes application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), programmable logic devices such field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), microprocessors, memory, and others. This position will be required to support efforts in their technology field in the following areas: Manufacturing processes for each commodity, including design and construction, design applications and limitations, electrical test methods and techniques, radiation effects, failure analysis tools and techniques, material analysis tools and techniques, military specifications and test methods, and program requirements and documentation. The Digital Component Engineer will serve as a team member and will provide direct support for tasking related to parts issues for the customer across the core technical competency areas in the Division including component test and evaluation, failure/material analysis, and radiation effects.

Duties include:

  • Provide digital component engineering support to the technologist team, to include writing technical reports
  • Advise military programs and designers on part selection
  • Troubleshoot digital component 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
  • Travel is required 25-50% 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 
  • Digital 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
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance. Please note U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Digital Component Engineer with a focus on quality and reliability standards and methods of IEEE parts with a focus on Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Hybrid Microcircuits, or Memory 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
  • Understanding of radiation testing of IEEE parts
  • 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:

08/18/2026 - 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.

       

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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