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Lab / Field Equipment Technician

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Compensation
$70–80K/yr
Location
Dahlgren, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Amentum seeks a Laboratory/Field Equipment Technician to operate and maintain specialized equipment for Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing and certification. The technician performs hands-on work to keep test equipment operational and executes portions of test plans under senior engineers’ guidance. The role requires five years of experience in an E3-related laboratory or field test environment and experience in at least one specified technical area.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RF Systems Configuration ManagementE3 TestingTest EquipmentConfiguration ControlEquipment CalibrationInventory ManagementLaboratory OperationsDD Form 1149Navy Combat SystemsNetwork AnalyzersSpectrum AnalyzersMultimetersTime Domain Reflectometers

Qualifications

E3 Laboratory or Field ExperienceU.S. Navy Surface Ship Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Amentum is seeking a Laboratory/Field Equipment Technician to operate and maintain specialized equipment used for Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing and certification. Bring your expertise and perform hands-on tasks focused on keeping test equipment running smoothly and executing specific parts of a test plan under the guidance of senior engineers.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Perform diagnostic laboratory work.

  • Maintain equipment calibration and inventory.

  • Troubleshoot electronic equipment and completes repairs.

  • Assist with the execution of designed test plans.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Five (5) years of experience in E3 related laboratory or field test environment.

  • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following specific areas:

  • Experience in practical aspects of test, evaluation, and integration related to configuration management of RF systems.

  • Experience performing E3 related laboratory or field tests.

  • Experience with test equipment; Configuration Control; Equipment Calibration; Operating Materials & Supplies (OM&S) Inventory; Laboratory Operations; or DD Form 1149.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • U.S. Navy Surface Ship Combat/Weapons System experience, operations, and understanding

  • Experience with network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, and time domain reflectometers (TDRs)

Compensation Details:

$70,000 to $80,000

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:

10/09/2026 - 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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

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