Electrical or Mechanical Technical Specialist

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 to our diverse skillsets across multiple prime contracts in support of our Centers of Excellence. We are looking for individuals to join our team atmosphere that are eager to make a difference by solving complex Digital Engineering challenges. Apply your skills to the latest DoD weapons and sensor systems, modernizing the Navy and contributing to mission success. Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills and interact directly with customers and engineering personnel.

The work location for this position is on-site in Dahlgren, Virginia where we have provided support to the customer for over 50 years!

**Position contingent on contract award which is expected in 2026**

All Levels Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

• Candidates must maintain a valid Real ID driver’s license required for access to customer site and have access to reliable transportation (rideshare options such as Uber, Lyft etc. are not permitted) as this position requires occasional travel between local worksites during the week.

Senior Level Minimum Requirements and Skills

• Seven (7) years of experience with the design, implementation, manufacturing, configuration, and check out of networks, systems, computer components, peripheral equipment, or networking hardware; with knowledge of computer processors, displays, input/output devices, and hardware interfaces.  
• Experience must include at least one (1) of the below areas: 
• Experience using engineering analysis and development tools such as Labview and Matlab.  
• Experience with upkeep of an electromechanical laboratory. 
• Experience building and testing cables and electronic sub-assemblies. 
• Experience in the machining, assembly or testing of prototype mechanical devices from provided designs.  
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as 
• SolidWorks/Pro Engineer.  
• Experience with systems analysis, technical documentation, maintenance, repair, operation, and support of system or system components.  

Senior Level Desired Qualifications

• Operator Proficiency Certified for J-STD-001. (J-STD-001 is a soldering certification for electrical and electronic assembly manufacturing and is considered an industry standard.)   
• IPC-A-610 certification (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) 

  
Junior to Mid level Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Three (3) years of experience with the design, implementation, manufacturing, configuration, and check out of networks, systems, computer components, peripheral equipment, or networking hardware; with knowledge of computer processors, displays, input/output devices, and hardware interfaces.  
• Experience must include at least one (1) of the below areas: 
• Experience using engineering analysis and development tools such as Labview and Matlab.  
• Experience with upkeep of an electromechanical laboratory. 
• Experience building and testing cables and electronic sub-assemblies. 
• Experience in the machining, assembly or testing of prototype mechanical devices from provided designs.  
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks/Pro Engineer. 
• Experience with systems analysis, technical documentation, maintenance, repair, operation, and support of system or system components.  

Junior to Mid level Desired  

• Operator Proficiency Certified for J-STD-001. (J-STD-001 is a soldering certification for electrical and electronic assembly manufacturing and is considered an industry standard.)  
• IPC-A-610 certification (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) 

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