Electrical or Mechanical Technical Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Electrical or Mechanical Technical Specialist
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Amentum is seeking technical specialist professionals with related education and/or experience to support Naval projects at Dahlgren, VA. You will be part of our growing systems & software engineering team and contribute across multiple prime contracts supporting our Centers of Excellence. You will solve complex digital engineering challenges for DoD weapons and sensor systems, modernizing the Navy and contributing to mission success.
Location: Dahlgren, Virginia (on‑site). The position is contingent on contract award expected in 2026.
Responsibilities- Design, implementation, manufacturing, configuration, and check‑out of networks, systems, computer components, peripheral equipment, or networking hardware.
- Utilize engineering analysis and development tools such as LabVIEW and MATLAB.
- Maintain electromechanical laboratories and build/test cables and electronic sub‑assemblies.
- Perform machining, assembly, or testing of prototype mechanical devices from provided designs.
- Use CAD software such as Solid Works/Pro Engineer.
- Support systems or system components through technical documentation, maintenance, repair, operation, and support.
- Must obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. US Citizenship is required.
- Maintain a valid Real r’s license and have reliable transportation to the customer site. Rideshare options such as Uber and Lyft are not permitted.
Minimum Requirements & Skills
- Seven (7) years of experience with design, implementation, manufacturing, configuration, and check‑out of networks, systems, computer components, peripheral equipment, or networking hardware.
- Experience with at least one of the following:
LabVIEW/Matlab, electromechanical laboratory upkeep, building/testing cables and electronic sub‑assemblies, machining/assembly/testing of prototype mechanical devices, CAD software (Solid Works/Pro Engineer), systems analysis, technical documentation, maintenance/repair/operation/support of system or system components.
- Operator Proficiency Certified for J‑STD‑001.
- IPC‑A‑610 certification (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies).
Minimum Requirements & Skills
- Three (3) years of experience with design, implementation, manufacturing, configuration, and check‑out of networks, systems, computer components, peripheral equipment, or networking hardware.
- Experience with at least one of the following:
LabVIEW/Matlab, electromechanical laboratory upkeep, building/testing cables and electronic sub‑assemblies, machining/assembly/testing of prototype mechanical devices, CAD software (Solid Works/Pro Engineer), systems analysis, technical documentation, maintenance/repair/operation/support of system or system components.
- Operator Proficiency Certified for J‑STD‑001.
- IPC‑A‑610 certification (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies).
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