Electrical Engineer (Pulse Power)/EMP

Amentum; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Junior Electrical Engineer specializing in Pulsed Power. In this dynamic role, you will work in both indoor and outdoor lab environments, preparing and executing critical test activities for military aircraft and communication systems. Your expertise in pulsed power engineering and applied electromagnetics will be vital as you build and troubleshoot advanced electromagnetic pulse simulators. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to enhance the reliability and performance of cutting-edge technologies. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to impactful projects while developing your skills in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics with experience in pulsed power engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute test activities in both indoor and outdoor lab environments.
• Support High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse testing for military systems.
• Build and troubleshoot electromagnetic pulse simulators and high voltage equipment.

Skills

Pulsed Power Engineering

Applied Electromagnetics

High Energy Physics

Magnetic/Electrical Field Analysis

Signal Processing

Knowledge of Analog and Digital Technologies

Education

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering

Physics Degree

Tools

MATLAB

LABVIEW

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Pspice

Oscilloscopes

VNA's

Job description

Amentum is seeking a highly motivated and talented Electrical Engineer (Pulsed Power)-Junior to support Electromagnetic Environmental Effects.

Electrical Engineer (Pulsed Power)-Junior job responsibilities include:

1. Works with the pulser team in both an indoor and outdoor lab environment, to prepare and execute test activities
2. Supports MIL-STD-3023 High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse testing for various military aircraft, weapons and communication systems
3. Builds, operates and troubleshoots electromagnetic pulse simulators, high voltage/high current equipment and specialized components
4. Calibrates, maintains and organizes specialized test equipment
5. Researches and develops current electromagnetic pulse simulators/subsystems to improve reliability/performance
6. Interacts/Coordinates with customers, contractors, subcontractors, technical leads, program managers, supervisors and executive supervisors to perform roles and responsibilities

Must-haves:

1. BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or other field with experience in pulsed power engineering, applied electromagnetics or high energy physics
2. The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills:

1. Experience performing magnetic/electrical field analysis of pulse forming networks using field sensors, fiber optics, oscilloscopes and signal processing software
2. Familiarity of engineering design tools such as MATLAB, LABVIEW, CAD software (AutoCAD or Solidworks), Circuit Modeling software (Pspice or equivalent), etc.
3. Knowledge of pulse forming networks involving high voltage pulsed power supplies and fast switching devices from a theoretical or practical standpoint
4. Knowledge of analog and digital technologies
5. Knowledge of the practical use of RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, VNA's, etc.)

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.