Electronic Maintenance Technician III
Amentum · Las Vegas, NV
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Amentum (industrial) in Las Vegas, NV.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 64 live postings that list pay, out of 2470 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Nevada plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 25 other live reliability postings in Nevada.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 65%
- Welding 23%
- Automation 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Amentum
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from AmentumAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Work on various types of electronic equipment and related devices by performing the following functions: installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, constructing, testing, and maintaining service records.
- ◆Assist with planning, installation, relocation, maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair of the following systems: intrusion detection systems, sensor systems, electronic access systems, CCTV cameras, electronic charging systems, computers (to include basic ability with LAN and network systems), x-ray scanners (e.g. Astrophysics), video management systems (e.g. Cameleon), shot detection systems (e.g. Boomerang), ground based radar, long range thermal detection systems (e.g. FLIR), metal detectors, and Operations Center Integration systems (e.g. Jupiter).
- ◆Diagnose equipment malfunctions and make needed repairs to restore equipment to required operational condition including trouble shooting to the component level.
- ◆Perform installation, setup, and verification of major subsystems and maintain associated equipment to include masts, mobile platforms, generators, and cables.
- ◆Work in tandem with Client consulting with users and suppliers to determine hardware, software, functional specifications of systems and equipment in order to design, develop, document, and analyze systems and programs for operational environments through testing and evaluation modifications.
- ◆Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- ✓Must have an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or technical school with courses in math, basic electronics, or military equivalent technical training. Combination of education, training, and experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.
- ✓Must have at least five (5) years of hands-on experience in performing essential functions of job.
- ✓Comprehensive knowledge in general electronics and demonstrated expertise in electronic, electro-mechanical, and computer systems, as well as test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment.
- ✓Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- ✓Ability to become proficient on system configurations and operational software.
- ✓Ability to apply technical knowledge of electronic principles to solve basic problems using diagrams, schematics, engineering data and test equipment.
- ✓Must be a US Citizen.
- ✓Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- ✓Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.
- ✓Ability to clearly and effectively communicate company practices with executives, clients, and employees.
- ✓Must have valid driver's license.
- ✓Must be fluent in speaking and writing the English Language.
- ✓Must be able to pass a detailed background investigation at a frequency as required by contract.
- ✓Must be able to meet the physical
requirements
dictated by project requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Strong written and oral presentation skills.
- ✓Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- ✓Excellent organization skills.
- ✓Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously.
- ✓Strong initiative.
- ✓Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- ✓Local Candidates.
- ✓Active DoD Security Clearance.
requirements
medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO annually. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: Please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com .
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Amentum is seeking an Electronic Maintenance Technician III for North of Las Vegas, Nevada to perform general technical duties specializing in electronic security systems.
Essential
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands
- •Regular travel to remote working locations and in field environments.
- •Ability to climb stairs, ladders, towers, and hills.
- •Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds and carry heavy objects routinely.
- •May work with grease, oil, fuel, coolants, and other fluids.
Benefits
- •Amentum offers Benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility
Original Posting
09/17/2026 - 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.
