Engineering Technician

Amentum; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; 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 is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform test, evaluation, integration, and configuration of U. S. Navy C5ISR systems.

The role emphasizes EMI/EMC test planning, execution, data collection and analysis, and documenting test results. Qualified candidates will have substantial experience in test planning, instrumentation, configuration management, and a SECRET clearance (interim acceptable). Duties include preparing reports and supporting technical meetings across shipboard

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in design, implementation and checkout of components and networking hardware.
• Experience in test planning, EMI/EMC testing, data collection and analysis.
• Ability to review technical documentation and support technical meetings.
• Must have a SECRET clearance (interim acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed EMI/EMC test plans and participate in readiness reviews.
• Perform EMI/EMC testing, gather and analyze data results.
• Prepare and publish EMI/EMC test reports and review technical docs.

Skills

EMI/EMC test planning

Data analysis

Test instrumentation

Systems integration

Configuration management

Technical documentation

SECRET clearance

Tools

EMI/EMC test equipment

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Engineering Technician 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
• Performing EMI/EMC testing by gathering, reducing, and analyzing data results
• Prepare and publish detailed EMI/EMC test reports
• Review technical documentation and technical meeting support
• Minimum Requirements:
  • Six (6) years of experience, which includes design, implementation, and check out of components, peripheral equipment, or networking hardware; with experience in theoretical and practical aspects of test, evaluation, and integration related to configuration management of C5ISR systems.
  • Four (4) years of demonstrated experience in one or more of the following specific topside areas: Integrated Topside Design; EMP; E3; EMI; EMC; E3 Computation and Modeling; EMP Testing and PCI shipboard testing; EMP Modeling and Simulation; Shipboard Electromagnetic Compatibility; EMI problem investigation, characterization, and quantification; E3 instructions, standards, policies and procedures; EMC document review; EMC SHIPMAIN technical assessments; EMC acquisition engineering and EMI analysis; EMI planned maintenance systems; EMC certification; USN Optimized Fleet Response Plan (O-FRP); EMI engineering; technical program support; CASREP EMI investigations; and EMI characterization and quantification; RF engineering, logistics documentation and scheduling support; EMI planned maintenance systems; or RAM EMI mitigation for removal, installation and fabrication.
  • Demonstrated experience with test planning and instrumentation requirements analysis, configuration, and operation including computer-based data acquisition systems.
  • Experience with systems analysis, technical documentation, maintenance, repair, operation, and support.
  • Must have a SECRET clearance. An interim clearance is acceptable.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • U.S. Navy surface ship radar, communication and electronic warfare operations, understanding, and experience.
  • Work Environment:
    • Assignments may support Navy surface ships of various ship-classes and at shore installations in the United States and overseas.

Compensation Details:

$90,000 to $110.000

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:

11/06/2026 - 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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