Junior RF Engineer — RF Modeling & Test (Secret)

Amentum company; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Junior RF Engineer to perform RF test, evaluation, integration, and configuration checks on US Navy warfare systems as part of NSWC Electromagnetic Effects Division. The role requires hands-on analysis, test planning, and reporting, with a focus on E3 and RF environments.

The candidate will analyze EW, communications, and radar systems, develop test plans, and publish detailed results. A SECRET clearance and US citizenship are mandatory for this position, located in Dahlgren, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or technical discipline.
• One year of RF/microwave test and evaluation experience.
• Experience with MATLAB and RF modeling/simulation software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Project).
• Active SECRET US Government Clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF test, evaluation, integration, and configuration evaluations.
• Develop detailed test plans; participate in test planning meetings and test readiness reviews; perform RF/E3 testing.
• Gather, reduce / post process, and analyze result data;
• Prepare and publish detailed test reports; review technical documentation; and contribute to technical meeting support.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or technical discipline

Tools

MATLAB

RF modeling/simulation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amentum seeks a Junior RF Engineer to perform RF test, evaluation, integration, and configuration checks on US Navy warfare systems as part of NSWC Electromagnetic Effects Division. The role requires hands-on analysis, test planning, and reporting, with a focus on E3 and RF environments.

The candidate will analyze EW, communications, and radar systems, develop test plans, and publish detailed results. A SECRET clearance and US citizenship are mandatory for this position, located in Dahlgren, VA.