Engineering Technician

Job Summary

Amentum is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our team in San Diego, CA.

As an Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for providing a variety of engineering tasks in the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, fabrication, construction and operation of electronic/mechanical equipment and systems in accordance with engineering specifications. You will maintain a close working relationship with Program Managers, Logisticians, Engineers, and customers to ensure engineering and logistical site performance will be a large focus in this position.

Daily duties for this role will include:

• Install, monitor, and service equipment and systems at the shipyard and other client sites.
• Perform or coordinate test and evaluation, checkout, certification tasks. Perform validations/verifications of various electronic systems.
• Design and write test procedures, critique system test procedures, and assist in the development of upgrades and enhancements.
• Implement engineering change instructions.
• Develop technical/engineering data for Planned Maintenance Systems, technical manuals, troubleshooting procedures, drawing updates, operating procedures, maintainability improvements, and test reports.
• Investigate systems problems and provide white papers on the results of the investigation. Prepare recommendations and solutions on system problems to include alternate testing to verify change.
• Train others in the operation and performance of the system(s).
• Direct on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, survey, fabrication, and other engineering tasks as needed.
• Comply with engineering documentation standards, engineering plans, system specifications and test procedures.
• Provide technical data and evaluation for components, equipment and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout and contract requirements.
• May coordinate and supervise a team of employees for a given job with responsibility for scheduling tasks, monitoring, technical and employee performance.
• May support engineers in the development of the technical proposal and provide input on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

• Vocational/technical training beyond high school and at least 7 years AN/SLQ-32(V) shipboard EW system experience or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs, such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills and ability to work independently and with a team.
• Position will require local travel.
• Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance. Must be a United States citizen.

• Strong understanding of AN/SLQ-32(V) shipboard EW system, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), General Specification for Overhaul, NAVSEA Standard Item, Shipboard Modernization Processes, and Shipyard processes.