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Dahlgren, Virginia, United States
Onsite
Amentum is seeking a Junior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Electromagnetic Effects Division (B50).
Junior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer Responsibilities Include:
Performing RF Test, Evaluation, Integration, and configuration evaluations of US Navy warfare systems.
Performing Environmental Electromagnetic Effects (E3) Computation and RF Modeling and Simulation
Performing analyses of Electronic Warfare (EW), communication, and radar systems
Developing detailed test plans; participate in test planning meetings and test readiness reviews; perform RF / E3 testing
Gathering, reducing / post process, and analyze resulting data;
Preparing and publish detailed test reports; review technical documentation; and contribute to technical meeting support
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering.
One (1) year of experience in theoretical and practical aspects of RF / microwave system test and evaluation.
Experience with MATLAB, Python or RF modeling/simulation software applications.
Experienced with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Project, etc.).
Must have an Active SECRET US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Electrical Engineering degree with focus on RF / microwave / antenna engineering
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following specific areas: RF Engineering and analysis; E3 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) / Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC); RF Computation and simulation.
Compensation Details:
US: $80,000 to $100,000
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:
05/19/2026 - 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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