Amentum

Senior Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Engineer - Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Amentum$150K — $175K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
  • 12 years of relevant subject matter expertise.
  • 7 years of experience in EMP, E3, EMI, EMC, and related modeling.
  • Active Top Secret US Government Clearance required.
  • US Citizenship is necessary for maintaining clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct EMP research and analysis, including requirements definition and evaluation.
  • Evaluate impacts of EMP and E3 on naval systems and configurations.
  • Analyze High-Altitude EMP effects.
  • Create technical reports and conclusions to meet sponsor needs.
  • Plan and carry out MIL-STD 461 testing at NOTES test facility.
  • Engage in EMP testing for LLCW technology, including data analysis and SOP refinement.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave and employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options available
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description
Amentum is seeking expertise to perform engineering tasks related to Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) evolutions on naval ship architectures and systems.

Sign-On Bonus Eligible for Qualified Candidates!

Responsibilities include:
  • Perform EMP research, analysis, requirements definition and development, assessments, test and evaluation.
  • Assess impacts of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) / EMP on shipboard configurations and systems, perform EMP risk impacts and mission analysis.
  • Assess High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) effects.
  • Develops technical and operational conclusions and write technical reports that meet sponsor requirements.
  • Plans and participates in MIL-STD 461 testing at the Naval Ordnance Transient Electromagnetic Simulator (NOTES) test facility.
  • Plan and participate in EMP testing for Low Level Continuous Wave (LLCW) technology demonstration; perform data acquisition and analysis; refine LLCW Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Minimum Required Qualifications and Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
  • Twelve (12) years of demonstrated and established knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to one or more of the following, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or Naval Architecture.
  • Seven (7) years of experience in Electro Magnetic Pulse (EMP); Electronic Environmental Effects (E3); Electromagnetic Interference (EMI); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC); E3 Computation and Modeling.
  • Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance.


Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience in Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) engineering, research, test and evaluation.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and validating Electromagnetic (EM) survivability requirements for electrical/electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects and structures.
  • Demonstrated experience testing at a variety of EMC / EMP test facilities / capabilities including Mode Stirred chamber, Horizontally Polarized, Vertically Polarized and Bounded Wave simulators.
  • Demonstrated ability to collect test data, conduct detailed analysis, provide risk to mission analysis and dependency analysis, develop technical and operational conclusions, and write technical reports that meet Sponsor requirements.


Compensation Details:
US$150,000 to $175,000

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:
05/11/2026 - 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.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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