Amentum

Senior Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) or RF Engineer Sign-On Bonus

Amentum$170K — $210K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience of four years in EMP.
  • Five years of experience in EMP, E3, EMI, or EMC.
  • Eight years of relevant knowledge in mechanical or electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics.
  • Proven experience in EM survivability requirements for electronic systems and structures.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough analyses and complete technical reports.

Responsibilities

  • Support EMP Team ensuring survivability of shipboard systems against EMP threats.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and EMP hardening surveys.
  • Plan and conduct experiments while integrating various analytical approaches.
  • Perform EMC engineering during system developments using computational tools.
  • Collect and analyze data to assess EMI likelihood and consequences.

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description

Are you ready to take your expertise in electromagnetic engineering to the next level? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Engineer, where your knowledge and skills in EMP engineering, research, test and evaluation will play a critical role in advancing cutting-edge solutions to complex challenges. We're looking for innovative, collaborative problem-solvers ready to make an impact in this vital technical field.

SIGN ON BONUS Eligible!

  • Up to $10,000
  • Paid out within first 30 days of employment

Essential Responsibilities:

Support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) EMP Team, by ensuring the survivability of shipboard systems against EMP threats through a systematic and comprehensive approach.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or four (4) years of a demonstrated and established knowledge base and subject matter expertise such as:
  • Conducting vulnerability, EMP hardening and grounding/bonding surveys, analysis, and evaluation of U.S. Naval/other platforms.
  • Obtaining technical data; planning and conducting experiments and tests; integrating experimental, analytical, and numerical approaches to solve technical problems.
  • Performing up-front Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) engineering during system development through research, collect, analyze, and summarize data utilizing computational tools to assess likelihood and consequence of EMI.
  • Five (5) years of experience in EMP; Electronic Environmental Effects (E3); Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI); EMC; and/or E3 Computation and Modeling.
  • Eight (8) years of demonstrated and established knowledge base relevant to: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or Naval Architecture.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and validating EM survivability requirements for electrical/electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects and structures.
  • Demonstrated experience in Pulsed Power, High Voltage pulser and pulse forming networks.
  • Demonstrated ability to collect test data, conduct detailed analysis, complete desktop and on-site assessments of shipboard status, provide risk to mission analysis and
  • dependency analysis, develop technical and operational conclusions, and write technical reports.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Active Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Experience:

  • Demonstrated experience and understanding of transmission line theory.
  • Demonstrated experience testing at a variety of EMC/EMV/EMP test facilities/capabilities including Mode Stirred chamber, Horizontally Polarized, Vertically Polarized and Bounded Wave simulators.
  • U.S. Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, and Intelligence (C5I) experience.

Compensation Details:

$170,000-$210,000

       

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:

08/25/2026 - 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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