ElectricalMechanical Integration Field Engineer

Amentum is seeking a motivated and technically capable Electrical/Mechanical Integration Field Engineer to join our engineering team based in Edmonds WA. This is a hands-on multifaceted role that blends electrical troubleshooting mechanical installation support field execution engineering design review wiring documentation test support and technician mentorship.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation preferably supported by a STEM degree and direct experience working with fielded hardware that includes electrical systems low-voltage circuits sensors wiring harnesses connectors mechanical interfaces brackets enclosures mounting hardware and instrumentation. This role requires someone who can work from schematics wiring diagrams mechanical drawings interface control documents and field work instructions to support installation checkout fault isolation corrective action and configuration updates.

This is not a desk-only engineering role. The Field Engineer must be comfortable troubleshooting electrical systems while also supporting the practical mechanical work required to install align mount route protect inspect and sustain fielded hardware.

This position offers a rare opportunity to apply disciplined engineering judgment in a real-world operational setting while contributing to wiring documentation mechanical integration technical reviews field execution and the development of junior technical personnel.

This team supports multiple U.S. Navy research and development facilities associated with high-priority submarine weapon system development programs. These facilities are one-of-a-kind and provide capabilities not commonly available elsewhere in the Department of Defense. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic fast-paced environment and is willing to tackle problems that span the hardware lifecycle.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Field Engineering Electrical Troubleshooting and Mechanical Integration
  • Perform hands-on electrical installation maintenance troubleshooting and repair of low-voltage systems sensors wiring harnesses connectors instrumentation and associated field hardware.
  • Support mechanical installation and integration activities involving brackets panels enclosures equipment mounts sensor mounts cable supports conduit raceways junction boxes and related hardware.
  • Interpret and work from wiring diagrams electrical schematics harness drawings mechanical drawings interface drawings installation drawings and field work instructions to support installation verification and fault isolation.
  • Conduct electrical and mechanical inspections to verify that installed hardware conforms to design intent drawing requirements interface requirements safety standards and field installation constraints.
  • Troubleshoot complex low-voltage circuits signal paths sensor networks grounding issues connector issues intermittent faults and instrumentation anomalies using appropriate test equipment including multimeters oscilloscopes continuity testers signal analyzers and data acquisition tools.
  • Assist with fit checks alignment checks hardware walkdowns cable-routing assessments connector-access evaluations and field verification of mechanical and electrical interfaces.
  • Identify and resolve electrical mechanical and integration-related issues in the field using sound engineering judgment and disciplined problem-solving methodology.
  • Document field observations discrepancies corrective actions redlines as-built conditions test results and recommended engineering updates accurately and thoroughly in accordance with program requirements.

• Engineering Design Documentation and Review
  • Participate in the development review and approval of electrical schematics wiring diagrams harness drawings mechanical installation drawings interface drawings and technical specifications.
  • Support design change processes by evaluating proposed electrical and mechanical modifications for technical feasibility fit form function signal integrity safety maintainability and compliance with applicable standards.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers and design teams to translate field findings into actionable design improvements drawing updates installation changes and configuration-controlled documentation.
  • Generate and review work packages test procedures installation instructions troubleshooting guides and technical instructions to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to field execution.
  • Review mechanical and electrical integration details including cable routing connector access equipment mounting sensor placement enclosure layout strain relief grounding and bonding provisions and maintainability.
  • Apply knowledge of relevant standards workmanship expectations and safety practices during drawing reviews design evaluations troubleshooting activities and field execution.

• Technician Mentorship and Team Development
  • Serve as a technical resource and on-the-job mentor for field technicians supporting skill development in electrical systems mechanical integration safe wiring practices hardware installation troubleshooting discipline and professional growth.
  • Provide guidance on proper termination techniques cable management harness routing connector handling sensor installation mounting practices strain relief and field workmanship expectations.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement precision safety accountability and disciplined problem-solving within the field team.
  • Assist in developing training materials wiring standards references installation guidance troubleshooting guides and work instructions to support technician competency and repeatable field execution.
  • Help technicians understand not only how to execute tasks but why installation quality documentation accuracy configuration control and troubleshooting discipline matter to overall system performance.

• Collaboration and Communication
  • Coordinate with project managers engineers designers technicians vendors and operations staff to plan and execute electrical and mechanical field work efficiently and safely.
  • Communicate clearly with stakeholders on schedule technical findings electrical and mechanical system status field constraints test results and project progress.
  • Support post-work reviews lessons-learned sessions discrepancy reviews and corrective-action planning to drive process documentation and installation improvements.
  • Help ensure that field observations and lessons learned are fed back into engineering documentation drawings work packages troubleshooting procedures and future design updates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a STEM discipline preferred with emphasis in Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Technology Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics Applied Science or a related technical field. Equivalent hands-on technical experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 3-12 years of hands-on field engineering electrical troubleshooting instrumentation test maintenance installation or hardware-integration experience in a relevant technical environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical systems low-voltage circuits wiring harnesses sensors connectors signal paths grounding issues continuity faults intermittent failures or instrumentation anomalies.
• Demonstrated ability to support hands-on mechanical integration tasks such as equipment installation sensor mounting bracket installation enclosure installation cable routing hardware fit checks and field modification support.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams electrical schematics harness drawings mechanical drawings interface drawings technical specifications and field work instructions.
• Proficiency with standard electrical test and measurement equipment including multimeters oscilloscopes continuity testers signal analyzers data acquisition tools or similar equipment.
• Working knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems sensor interfaces signal wiring connectors cable harnesses termination practices and basic fault-isolation techniques.
• Working familiarity with mechanical hardware installation practices including fasteners brackets mounts access constraints cable management strain relief alignment fit checks and field redline documentation.
• Ability to document troubleshooting steps field observations discrepancies test results corrective actions as-built conditions and engineering recommendations clearly and accurately.
• Ability to work in field environments including outdoor industrial laboratory or test-site settings as required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with engineers technicians project managers vendors and operations personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a STEM discipline particularly Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Technology Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics Applied Science or a closely related field.
• Experience troubleshooting and integrating ruggedized electrical/mechanical systems in aerospace defense shipboard test facility industrial energy or other high-consequence environments.
• Experience supporting installation checkout and troubleshooting of sensors instrumentation control systems data acquisition systems cable harnesses equipment racks junction boxes enclosures and field-mounted hardware.
• Experience mentoring or supervising technicians or junior engineering personnel in electrical instrumentation test mechanical integration or systems disciplines.
• Familiarity with engineering change control processes and configuration management for electrical mechanical and interface documentation.
• Exposure to aerospace defense shipboard submarine launch-system or energy-sector programs involving ruggedized electrical and mechanical systems.
• Professional Engineer license Engineer-in-Training certification or other relevant technical certification is a plus.
• Experience with CAD/EDA tools such as AutoCAD Electrical SOLIDWORKS Electrical Zuken Autodesk Inventor AutoCAD or similar tools for schematic wiring diagram mechanical drawing or installation drawing review.
• Knowledge of applicable standards such as MIL-DTL-23053 MIL-HDBK-522 NFPA 70E IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent wiring electrical safety harness workmanship installation and field workmanship standards.
• Experience supporting field redlines as-built updates installation work packages troubleshooting guides corrective-action documentation and configuration-controlled technical data.

Soft Skills and Work Style

• Hands-on problem solver who is comfortable moving between engineering review field troubleshooting hardware installation technician support and documentation.
• Strong practical judgment with the ability to recognize when electrical mechanical or integration issues may affect system performance safety maintainability or schedule.
• Detail-oriented and disciplined in documenting field conditions test results discrepancies corrective actions and recommended engineering updates.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments where requirements field conditions and hardware configurations may evolve quickly.
• Effective communicator who can work across engineering technician operations vendor and customer teams.
• Committed to quality workmanship technical accuracy safety and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This position is based in Edmonds WA with work performed both in the office and at field sites in California Indiana and other program locations as required. Travel is approximately 50% of working time and is typically planned in advance.

The role involves both office-based engineering tasks and hands-on field activities requiring the ability to work in varied environments including industrial laboratory fabrication test-site and outdoor settings. The candidate must be comfortable supporting hardware across the lifecycle including installation checkout troubleshooting test sustainment documentation update and configuration reconciliation.

Compensation Details:

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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