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Electronic Technician III
full-timeNew Orleans

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Location

New Orleans

Type

full-time

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About this role

Amentum is in seeking a qualified Avionic/Electronic Bench Technician III to support our operations at Naval Air Station in New Orleans, LA.

Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Avionic Test Equipment. Solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical publications; uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, document maintenance actions, analyzes, diagnosis and repairs Avionic Test Equipment using conventional and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools. applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers' manuals or similar documents. Examples of such problems include determining the location and density of circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering; changes. Work typically requires an understanding of the interrelationships of circuits, exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, and tracing relationships in signal flow, using complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment. Work may be reviewed by supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices. This position may provide technical guidance to lower level technicians. This technician also does the following: disassembles and assembles malfunctioning test equipment accessories and components, removes, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion. This technician performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Avionic Test Equipment, inspects, tests, and operates Test Equipment to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation, diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications.  This technician stencils and marks Avionic Test Equipment in accordance with technical publications, stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards and regulations.  This technician practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times. 

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience in I-level avionics maintenance.

  • High School diploma or GED.

  • Navy Class A school for Aviation Electricians or Aviation Electronics Technicians, or USMC/USCG equivalent.

  • Navy Class C school in electrical or electronics repair (5 years' I-level experience may be substituted for the Class "C" school).

  • Must be a US Citizen.

  • Must be able to speak, read and understand English.

  • Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance for issuance of a Common Access Card (CAC).

  • Able to read and understand aviation equipment electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. To include component identification and function.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge in the use of Test Equipment.

  • Circuit Card assembly repair experience.

       

Compensation Details:

       

Original Posting:

01/29/2026 - 04/28/2026

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Avionic Test Equipment Repair,Electronic Bench Technician,Diagnosing Malfunctions,Circuit Analysis,Technical Publications Interpretation,Using Multi-meters,Using Oscilloscopes,Circuit Card Testing,Troubleshooting Complex Problems,Technical Guidance,Corrosion Treatment,Preventing Foreign Object Damage,Hazardous Material Handling,Security Clearance Acquisition,Electrical Schematics Reading,Component Identification

About Amentum

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The technician diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Avionic Test Equipment by studying technical documentation and utilizing various complex test instruments. Responsibilities also include performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspecting equipment serviceability, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

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What does a Electronic Technician III do at Amentum?

As a Electronic Technician III at Amentum, you will: the technician diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Avionic Test Equipment by studying technical documentation and utilizing various complex test instruments. Responsibilities also include performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspecting equipment serviceability, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards..

Why join Amentum as a Electronic Technician III?

Amentum is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company.

Is the Electronic Technician III position at Amentum remote?

The Electronic Technician III position at Amentum is based in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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