FORACS Electronics Engineer - Test Section
- US citizenship
- Secret clearance
- Driver's license
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About the job
Amentum is currently seeking a FORACS Electronics Engineer - Testingin West Palm Beach, FLto support the NATO FORACS project. The NATO FORACS project's Mission is to provide NATO maritime forces with the opportunity to undergo comprehensive calibration of sensor, weapon, combat, communication, and navigation systems to clearly defined accuracy and performance standards.
The project operates under the umbrella of the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC). AUTEC supports Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), and Fleet readiness assessment and training.
AUTEC is a Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport's largest single team project, providing both deep and shallow water test and training environments.
The FORACS Electronics Engineer - Testing is responsible for supporting sensor accuracy testing on US and NATO surface ships, submarines, and helicopters for the AUTEC Project. ## Essential Responsibilities - Support testing of installed sensor on surface ships, submarines, and helicopters. - Perform in a Team environment, including military, DoD civilians and DoD contractors to achieve testing requirements. - Installs, configures, and operates specialized data collection and analysis computer network to support real time data collection. - Install, verify, and operate specialized test equipment to support testing. - Monitor the set-up and operation of shipboard sensor systems to ensure collected data accurately reflects sensor performance. - Supervises the operation of acoustic, radar, and electronic warfare target generating systems in a real-time test environment. - Monitor the quantity, quality and relevance of data collected in a real-time test environment, ensuring compliance with data collection standards. - Perform data analysis, assess sensor performance against established parameters, and produce technical reports in a timely manner to designated recipients in a multi-national organization. - Liaison with naval personnel (officers and enlisted) to achieve goals of the designated test. - Conduct special studies and prepare technical report regarding testing methodologies and process improvements. - Participates in the development of specifications for the procurement of new equipment/systems to support testing requirements. - Perform other duties as assigned. ## Minimum Requirements - Four (4) years of experience supporting Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation, or similar programs. - Bachelor's degree in an engineering, technology or science field; 8 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. - Applicant must be able to lift and carry material up to 50 lbs. - Applicant must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work at height, and in tight spaces. - Applicant must be able to deploy to sea on navy ships and submarines and operate equipment from range support working craft. - Applicant may be required to travel to locations away from headquarters 15% - 25% of year, depending on testing schedule. - Applicant must be able to deploy to locations with limited medical facilities for short duration. - Applicant must hold a driver’s license - Applicant must have a passport or obtain a passport. - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S.
Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance. ## Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of U.S.
Navy target sensor systems (radar, sonar, fire control, navigation, etc.), GNSS, and INS preferred. - Knowledge of acoustics theory, RF propagation theory, GPS tracking systems, Inertial Navigation Systems or computer networking preferred. - Familiarity with naval shipboard operations, terminology, customs, traditions, and protocol preferred. - Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel preferred. - Active Secret clearance preferred. ## Compensation Details $85,000 - $95,000 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 09/30/2026 - 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.
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From Amentum's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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