Field Engineer - Electrical / Mechanical Integration

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Field Engineer for electrical and mechanical integration in Houston, Texas. The role is hands-on and covers electrical troubleshooting, mechanical installation support, wiring documentation, test support and technician mentorship. It is contingent upon contract award and suits someone who enjoys a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform hands-on electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of low-voltage systems, sensors, wiring harnesses, connectors and instrumentation.
• Support mechanical installation and integration of brackets, panels, enclosures, mounts, conduit, raceways and junction boxes.
• Work from wiring diagrams, schematics, harness and mechanical drawings and field work instructions to support installation, verification and fault isolation.
• Inspect installed hardware against design intent, drawings, interface requirements, safety standards and field constraints.
• Troubleshoot low-voltage circuits, signal paths, sensor networks, grounding and connector issues using multimeters, oscilloscopes, continuity testers, signal analyzers and data acquisition tools.
• Assist with fit checks, alignment checks, cable routing and connector-access evaluations.
• Document field observations, discrepancies, corrective actions, redlines, as-built conditions and test results.
• Take part in reviewing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness and mechanical drawings, and evaluate design changes for fit, form, function, signal integrity and safety.
• Mentor field technicians on wiring practices, cable management, connector handling, sensor installation and mounting, and help develop training materials and work instructions.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, technicians, vendors and operations staff, and feed field findings back into engineering documentation and design updates.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred (Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related); equivalent hands-on experience may be considered.
• At least 2 years of hands-on field engineering, electrical troubleshooting, instrumentation, test, maintenance, installation or hardware-integration experience.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical systems, low-voltage circuits, wiring harnesses, sensors, connectors, signal paths, grounding issues and intermittent failures.
• Ability to support mechanical integration tasks such as equipment installation, sensor mounting, bracket and enclosure installation, cable routing and fit checks.

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, harness drawings, mechanical drawings, interface drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with standard electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, continuity testers, signal analyzers).