Amentum

Electrical Engineering Lead

Amentum$130K — $190K *
Crane, IN 47522In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Component or Systems Engineering expertise focused on IEEE quality and reliability.
  • Familiarity with military standards (MIL-STD) and industry standard requirements.
  • Proficient in analyzing differences between military standards and part performance data.
  • Strong competency in writing technical reports and effective communication.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and respond to Non-Standard Part Approval Requests for electrical components.
  • Lead discussions at Program Parts, Materials, and Processes Control Board meetings.
  • Mentor junior engineers in evaluating components based on test data.
  • Collaborate with testing teams for component characterization.
  • Review and finalize test data reports before client submission.

Benefits

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

Amentum is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our component engineering group supporting our key Government customer. This exciting opportunity will support multiple programs across the Department of War (DoW) with system parts, planning, testing, and analysis. The Electrical Engineer will work alongside project leads to ensure program success, and mentor junior engineers. 

As the Lead Electrical Engineer, you would be doing the following:

  • Perform analysis of and response to Non-Standard Part Approval Requests for electrical components that do not meet the requirements of the Parts Management Plan.
  • Lead and participate in Program Parts, Materials, and Processes Control Board meetings to review, discuss, and determine the validity of non-standard parts survivability for intended use case.
  • Mentor junior engineers to accurately evaluate components based on their qualification and test data.
  • Collaborate with environmental and radiation test teams to complete component characterization and testing.
  • Review test data and reports prior to being provided to customers.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in engineering and 5 or more years of relevant experience.
  • Component or Systems Engineering experience with a focus on quality and reliability standards and methods of IEEE parts.
  • Knowledgeable of best design practices for IEEE parts
  • Experience with military standards (MIL-STD), and various other industry standards in regards to the characteristics, performance, and survivability of component parts.
  • Ability to analyze the differences between the military standards, and the part performance data.
  • Ability to communicate ideas to customers, program office, colleagues, and contractors
  • Ability to write technical reports. 
  • Proven communications and analytical skills with a sense of urgency and in a timely manner through work experience.
  • Experience with electronic component testing and characterization.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Must be a United States citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in engineering and 10 or more years of relevant experience.
  • Experience authoring or managing a Parts Management Plan.
  • Experience in creating or reviewing Non-Standard Part Approval Requests.
  • Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software.
  • Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and impedance analyzers.
  • Experience with scripts and scripting languages.
  • Active Secret security clearance

Compensation Details:

$130,000 - $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:

09/01/2026 - 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 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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