Senior Technical Advisor

About the job

Amentum is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Advisor to join our component engineering group supporting our key Government customer. This exciting opportunity will support multiple programs across the Department of War (DoW) with system parts, planning, testing, and analysis. This position will work alongside project leads to ensure program success, and mentor junior engineers.

As the Senior Technical Advisor, you would be doing the following:

• Perform analysis of and response to Non-Standard Part Approval Requests for electrical components that do not meet the requirements of the Parts Management Plan.
• Lead and participate in Program Parts, Materials, and Processes Control Board meetings to review, discuss, and determine the validity of non-standard parts survivability for intended use case.
• Mentor junior engineers to accurately evaluate components based on their qualification and test data.
• Collaborate with environmental and radiation test teams to complete component characterization and testing.
• Review test data and reports prior to being provided to customers.
• Serve as a trusted senior technical advisor, offering expertise on highly complex technical issues, research priorities, and development strategies.
• Participate in technical reviews, research discussions, and strategic planning efforts to provide proactive solutions that meet organizational objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 35 or more years of relevant experience.
• Component or Systems Engineering experience with a focus on quality and reliability standards and methods of IEEE parts.
• Knowledgeable of best design practices for IEEE parts
• Experience with military standards (MIL-STD), and various other industry standards in regards to the characteristics, performance, and survivability of component parts.
• Ability to analyze the differences between the military standards, and the part performance data.
• Ability to communicate ideas to customers, program office, colleagues, and contractors
• Ability to write technical reports.
• Proven communications and analytical skills with a sense of urgency and in a timely manner through work experience.
• Experience with nuclear modernization efforts.
• Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• 38+ years experience related to reliability, security, physics, and testing.
• Experience authoring or managing a Parts Management Plan.
• Experience in creating or reviewing Non-Standard Part Approval Requests.
• Ability to provide technical guidance to junior level engineers.

Compensation Details:

$180.00-$210.00 Hourly

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:

10/14/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.

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