Electronic Component Test Engineer, Radiation Effects

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support engineering decisions based on radiation effects on overall system performance.
• Design and harden systems across multiple radiation effects, including dose rate, total ionizing dose (TID), neutron displacement damage (NDD), and single event effects (SEE).
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure radiation hardening is maintained across the product lifecycle.
• Aid in test plan development and review.
• Review reports.
• Participate in Radiation Review Boards.
• Help generate templates and guides.
• Assist in developing training materials and tools for new hires.
• Absorb in testing efforts, test station setup and validation and verification efforts.
• Collaborate on program requirements and provide feedback on approach to meet requirements.

  Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or other relevant field.
  • 10+ years of Radiation Engineering, electronic component testing, or related experience.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.
  • Please note that US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.

  Preferred Requirements

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering.
  • 10+ years of radiation engineering experience with the Department of Defense Active Secret or Top-Secret DoD security clearance.

  Compensation Details

  $120,000-$190,000 annually

  Benefits Overview

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
  • Education reimbursement.
  • Parental leave.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Tax-saving options.
  • Disability and life insurance.
  • Pet insurance.

  Original Posting

  Original Posting: 05/13/2026 - 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.