Electronic Engineer

Overview

Electronic Engineer role at Amentum

Location:

Forensic Exploitation Department (FXD) Gillem Enclave, Forest Park, GA

Amentum is currently seeking a Electronic Engineer to support our customers’ needs at Gillem Enclave Forest Park, GA and forward deployed forensic laboratories. The Electronic Engineer (EE) will perform exploitation and reverse-engineering on IED electronic circuits, develop device characterization, along with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Systems (UAVs). Identify, capture, analyze and characterize electronic devices and components from IED circuit boards for arming, firing and source characteristics.

• Reverse engineering analysis to identify specific integrated components and electronics of unmanned systems (engines, navigational sensors, antennas, construction materials, signal conditioning and power units).
• Capture, characterize and identify IED electrical/electronic RF receiver and transmitter modules and circuit board characteristics, operating frequencies, and power.
• Specify component nomenclatures and research to identify resources and specifications; reverse engineer devices if required.
• Analyze recovered electronic components visually, including switching circuits and power sources. Develop accurate schematics of devices using Cir Cad.
• Analyze, demodulate, and decode signals to extract intelligence data using standard demodulation and decoding tools and techniques for commonly encountered signals.
• Utilize laboratory measuring equipment, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and related instrumentation to perform exploitation of devices and materials.
• Perform Electronic Data Recovery (EDR) of logical and physical data on mobile phones and other media storage devices using hardware/software tools (e.g., Cellebrite UFED, XRY, FTK). Analyze EDR files to recover data of investigative or intelligence value.
• Perform electronic data extraction and desoldering techniques of components; EEPROMs and microcontrollers using in-system programming (ISP).
• Document exploitation results in outputs such as component lists, circuit layouts, mechanical drawings, or in LIMS; report and brief critical findings to military and DoD leadership; coordinate with other government agencies on technical aspects of devices/UAVs.
• Support development of countermeasures for electronic devices/signals; provide information for profiling and signature analysis; produce storyboards and technical reports; maintain and document chain of custody of items and data.

• Eight (8) years of experience in a radio frequency (RF) test environment and characterizing electronic components for intelligence products and reporting.
• Eight (8) years of experience performing benchtop RF measurements (e.g., occupied bandwidth, average power, pulse width) using signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and related equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred; significant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with Unmanned Systems (Aerial, Vehicle, Surface).
• Experience with IDE software and Raspberry Pi, Arduino devices.
• Experience with testing and characterizing electrical components of IEDs and/or Software Defined Radios (SDR).
• Experience with standard operating procedures for storage, testing and transport of samples and components found in captured materials.
• Demonstrated ability to produce technical reports and device profiles; proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TOP SECRET security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). US Citizenship is required to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Must be able to obtain a US Passport and pass a medical assessment per customer requirements.

• Master’s degree in engineering or related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Prior experience working in or with forensic laboratories.

Must have an Active TOP SECRET US Government Clearance. US Citizenship is required to obtain a TOP SECRET Clearance.

• Typical laboratory work environment with associated hazards. This position requires OCONUS deployment travel in support of forward deployed Forensic Exploitation Laboratories.

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, age, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, or disability, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.