Senior Electrical Radiation Test Engineer

  • R0150282
  • On Site
  • Crane, Indiana, United States
  • Full time
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Are you looking for an exciting, innovative company with over 100 years of excellence and commitment to ethical business? Amentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies, allied governments, and corporations worldwide supporting critical programs across a broad range of domains.  We are currently looking for a Senior Electrical/Radiation Test Engineer to support our customers within the Strategic Microelectronics Division at Naval Surface Warfare Center - Crane. This role will provide consistent expert technical and programmatic guidance to the Government team responsible for ensuring the survivability of critical components and systems within the Air Force Sentinel and Navy Strategic System Programs (SSP).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide support as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) demonstrating experience in radiation effects, nuclear survivability, and strategic weapon systems engineering.

  • Act as a mentor and advisor to the GXMV, particularly supporting the team leader, to ensure the successful execution of survivability-related tasks.

  • Attend relevant program meetings, technical interchange meetings, and stakeholder meetings related to nuclear survivability and the Sentinel/SSP programs and share relevant knowledge and experience to inform discussions and promote effective collaboration.

  • Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board for the team lead, providing counsel on challenging issues and decisions and share lessons learned and best practices from previous leadership experiences.

Required Qualifications:

  • 20 years of demonstrated experience in radiation effects, nuclear survivability, and strategic weapon systems engineering.

  • Expert knowledge of Air Force Sentinel and Navy Strategic System Programs.

  • Proven ability to provide technical and programmatic guidance to Government teams.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Experience in mentoring and developing junior personnel.

  • Knowledge of relevant Air Force and Navy regulations, policies, and standards related to nuclear survivability.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance (Interim Clearance is required to start). Please note that US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

  • Must have Real ID

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Electrical or Nuclear Engineering

  • Active Secret Clearance

Interested, but not local? Ask us about relocation opportunities and discussing your options. Visit:https://www.amentumcareers.com/crane-indiana-jobs to learn more about our exciting work supporting the Crane Naval Base!

       

Compensation Details:

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • 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

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

02/02/2026 - Until Filled

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.

       

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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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