EMC RF Engineer

Amentum company; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax‑saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) RF Engineer to support U.S. Navy C5ISR systems with test, evaluation, integration, and configuration tasks.

Responsibilities include EMI/EMC test planning, performing tests, data analysis, and publishing reports; a Bachelor’s in EE (RF) or Physics with EMI/EMC emphasis is required, and a SECRET clearance is needed to start. Preferred Navy surface ship experience and MIL-STD familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with RF focus or physics emphasizing EMI/EMC.
• Experience in Navy RF sensors/systems and EMI/EMC analysis.
• Must have SECRET clearance; interim clearance acceptable to start.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed EMI/EMC test plans and participate in planning meetings.
• Perform EMI/EMC testing, data reduction, and analysis.
• Publish detailed EMI/EMC test reports and review technical docs.

Skills

EMI/EMC testing

RF test equipment

MATLAB

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (RF) or Physics

Tools

RF equipment

Oscilloscope

Real-time spectrum analyzer

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to perform Test, Evaluation, Integration, and configuration of U. S. Navy Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems.

Essential Responsibilities

• Developing detailed Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)/EMC test plans
• Participating in EMI/EMC test planning meetings and test readiness reviews
• Perform EMI/EMC testing gather, reduce, and analyze resulting data
• Prepare and publish detailed EMI/EMC test reports
• Review technical documentation and technical meeting support.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering with an RF focus or Physics with an emphasis in electromagnetic interference (EMI), electric field propagation, and/or electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• Demonstrated experience in theoretical and practical aspects of research, development, test, engineering, or integration of Navy RF sensors and systems and with one or more of the following topside areas: E3; EMI/EMC testing; EMI problem investigation; Spectrum; EMI/EMC analysis and assessment; EMI Control and Mitigation; MATLAB programing; proficiency in use of RF equipment (spectrum analyzer, real-time spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, network analyzer, etc.).
• Must have a SECRET security clearance; however, an interim clearance is acceptable to start. Note: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• U.S. Navy Surface Ship Combat/Weapons System experience, operations, and understanding
• MIL-STD-461 (Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment) practice and understanding
• MIL-STD-464 (Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Requirements for Systems) practice and understanding.

Compensation Details

$80,000-$120,000

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

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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