Electronics Technician (RF Systems)

About the role

Amentum is hiring an experienced Electronics Technician in Springfield, VA for a mid to senior-level position. You will design, fabricate, test, troubleshoot and maintain custom RF and electronic systems used in operational and laboratory settings, working with engineers, developers and government stakeholders. The role covers the full hardware development lifecycle, from prototype fabrication through testing, deployment and field sustainment.

Key responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, assemble, test and troubleshoot custom RF and electronic systems, including custom RF antennas and matching networks.
• Draw schematics and multilayer PCBs with CAD tools such as Altium Designer.
• Program and debug embedded microcontrollers and controllers using C/C++, Arduino, STM32 or ESP32.
• Perform precision micro-miniature soldering and rework of SMT and through-hole assemblies to IPC standards.
• Tune, characterize and optimize RF antennas, filters, amplifiers and transceivers with spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators and oscilloscopes.
• Maintain an electronics laboratory, including calibration, inventory, equipment upkeep and safety.
• Develop technical documentation and support system integration, field testing and deployment.

Required profile

• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance (SCI eligible); US citizenship required for Top Secret.
• At least 4 years of experience in electronics, RF systems or electrical engineering support; 6+ years preferred.
• Experience with RF antenna design, PCB design, embedded firmware and RF subsystem integration.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Non-remote, full-time onsite position (40 hours per week); up to 25% travel and possible short-term worldwide deployments.

Required skills

• Altium Designer or equivalent CAD, and preferably SolidWorks or FeatureCam.
• Spectrum analyzer, VNA, oscilloscope and signal generator operation.
• Knowledge of RF propagation, impedance matching and transmission lines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365; MATLAB, Simulink and SERE Level C training preferred.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $53-$72.50 under the Service Contract Act, with health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, educational reimbursement, parental leave and other benefits.