Electrical Engineer

Amentum; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum, a leading federal contractor, is seeking a PhD-level photonics systems engineer to advance PIC design and photonic signal processing for Navy applications. You will contribute to system level models, PIC architecture, and packaging solutions.

This role emphasizes remote work with occasional site visits to NRL-DC, requires 5+ years of PIC experience and equivalent technical certifications. The position offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and testing photonic integrated circuits.
• Experience developing analog photonic computing and analog photonic signal processing systems.
• Experience modeling PIC performance and layouts for foundry tape-out.
• Experience developing PIC packaging solutions.

Responsibilities

• System level design and modeling support for photonic engines.
• Contribute to PIC architecture, simulate components, and generate tape-out layouts.
• Design PIC packaging including PCB, wire bonding, and fiber attach with vendors.

Skills

Photonic integrated circuit design

Analog photonic computing

Analog photonic signal processing

PIC device modeling and layout

PIC packaging solutions

Education

PhD in Optic/Engineering

Equivalent technical trade school certification/military technical training

Job description

Purpose and Impact:

The Photonics Technology Branch develops components and techniques for electro-optic, RF, and communication systems of interest to the Navy. Emphasis is given to optical technologies used for free-space communications, fiber lasers, solid-state lasers, microwave photonics systems, fiber communications, fiber sensing, and optical computing. Advanced technology for RF-Microwave and electronic warfare systems is being developed.

Work Schedule:

9-5/40 Hour Week

Essential Responsibilities:

• System level design and modeling support. Support the team in developing system level models and simulating the performance of photonic signal processing engines for target applications.
• Photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design. This duty includes contributing to the overall PIC architecture, performing simulations of individual PIC components, and generating the PIC layout for the foundry tape-out.
• PIC packaging. Design the PIC packaging and breakout boards. Work with vendors as needed to acquire and package PICs including PCB design and tape-out, wire bonding, and fiber attach. Perform preliminary testing to validate PIC packaging.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Lab Research/Field Testing/Desk. Primarily remote work with periodic site visits to NRL-DC.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Experience designing and testing photonic integrated circuits. Experience developing analog photonic computing and analog photonic signal processing systems. Experience modeling and optimizing PIC device performance, and designing system level PIC layouts for foundry tape-out. Experience developing PIC packaging solutions.

Security Clearance:

• Not currently a requirement – However, the ability to obtain one if necessary

Minimum Education:

• PhD in Optic/Engineering

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 5+ Year

Required Certifications:

• Equivalent technical trade school certification/military technical training

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

- Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation Details:

$70.00 - $81.74

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:

10/05/2026 - 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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