E3 RF Engineer

Amentum; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Dahlgren, Virginia is seeking an E3 RF Engineer to support test, evaluation, integration, and configuration of C5ISR systems. The role focuses on Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), RF engineering, modeling and simulation, and EMI/EMC testing and analysis.

The candidate will perform E3 computation and RF modeling, develop EMI/EMC test plans, participate in readiness reviews, conduct EMI/EMC testing, analyze data, and publish detailed test reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
• Six (6) years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Naval Architecture.
• Four (4) years of experience in Research, Development, Test, Engineering, or Integration related to warfare systems or electronic systems.
• Demonstrated experience in RF and Microwave Engineering; EMP; E3; EMI/EMC; E3 Computation and RF Simulation; E3/EMI/EMC/PCI Testing; Defense Acquisition Engineering; EM problem investigation; E3 instructions, standards, policies, and procedures; Spectrum; EMC; or RADHAZ Certification.
• Experience with EMI/EMC analysis and assessment, EMI PMS, USN OFRP, EMI control and mitigation, and EMI control or measurement drawings.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance (Interim Secret to start). Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform E3 computation and RF modeling and simulation.
• Develop detailed EMI/EMC test plans.
• Participate in EMI/EMC test planning meetings and test readiness reviews.
• Perform EMI/EMC testing.
• Gather, reduce, and analyze resulting test data.
• Prepare and publish detailed EMI/EMC test reports.
• Review technical documentation.
• Provide technical meeting support.
• Support the test, evaluation, integration and configuration of C5ISR systems.

Skills

RF Engineering

EMI/EMC Testing

E3 Computation

Test & Evaluation

Modeling & Simulation

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

RF Modeling Software

EMI/EMC Testing Equipment

Job description

Amentum is seeking an E3 RF Engineer to support the test, evaluation, integration, and configuration of C5ISR systems in Dahlgren, Virginia. The position will provide engineering support involving Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), radio frequency (RF) engineering, modeling and simulation, and EMI/EMC testing and analysis.

E3 RF Engineer Responsibilities Include:

• Perform E3 computation and RF modeling and simulation.

• Develop detailed EMI/EMC test plans.

• Participate in EMI/EMC test planning meetings and test readiness reviews.

• Perform EMI/EMC testing.

• Gather, reduce, and analyze resulting test data.

• Prepare and publish detailed EMI/EMC test reports.

• Review technical documentation.

• Provide technical meeting support.

• Support the test, evaluation, integration, and configuration of C5ISR systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.

• Six (6) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Naval Architecture.

• Four (4) years of experience in the theoretical and practical aspects of Research, Development, Test, Engineering, or Integration related to warfare systems or electronic systems.

• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following technical areas: RF and Microwave Engineering; EMP; E3; EMI/EMC; E3 Computation and RF Simulation; E3/EMI/EMC/PCI Testing; Defense Acquisition Engineering; EM problem investigation; E3 instructions, standards, policies, and procedures; Spectrum; EMC; or RADHAZ Certification.

• Experience with EMI/EMC analysis and assessment, EMI planned maintenance systems (PMS), USN Optimized Fleet Response Plan (O-FRP), EMI control and mitigation, and EMI control or measurement drawings.

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance. (At a minimum, must receive/be approved for an Interim Secret security clearance in order to start.) Note: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.

Compensation Details:

$80,000-$140,000

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:

09/22/2026 - 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.

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