C4I Electronic Engineering Technician

Job Summary

Amentum is seeking an electronic engineering expert in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to shape the future of submarine communications. This role will directly impact fleet readiness through system testing, SOVT support, and site inspections.

• Drawing Reviews
• System Operability Verification Test (SOVT) Support
• Site inspections to assess production status
• Research to support fact finding evolutions, critique resolution, mitigation of onsite issues, LAR generation, etc.
• Creation of cable test plans and performance on onsite cable validation testing
• Collateral duties as required by NIWC AIT-M's

• Must have an active Secret US Government security clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. US citizenship is required to maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Five (5) years of practical experience and a High School diploma/GED, OR Three (3) years practical experience and an Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology, math, or science; OR Formal electronics training from a technical school, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications; OR a four‑year electronics apprentice program.
• Ability to travel up to 20% as required.
• Ability to support flexible tasking schedule, including potential shift changes based on tasking needs.
• CANES and/or CSRR experience onboard US Navy submarines.
• Familiarity with the requirements for installing C4I systems onboard US Navy submarines.
• Strong electrical/communications background with a focus on troubleshooting connection issues, connector inspections, and cable testing (copper & fiber).
• Experience operating cable/connector test equipment.
• Experience with fiber cable testing and repair.

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Alteration Installation Team Lead Technician or Senior Installation Technician experience focused on submarine C4I installations and QA.
• Current Supervisor/QA Inspector certification for copper cables and connectors on US Navy ships.
• Current Supervisor/QA Inspector certification for fiber cables and connectors on US Navy ships.

This is an hourly, overtime‑eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act. In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour worked.

US: $25.04 Minimum. The hourly rate may vary based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

• 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

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, 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.