Junior RF Engineering Technician

Amentum; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum's Dahlgren, VA team is seeking a Junior RF Engineering Technician to support Electromagnetic Environmental Effects testing for NSWCDD. You will operate and maintain test equipment and assist in certifying DoD and non-DoD systems for safety and reliability in the electromagnetic environment.

This role requires about one year in electronics or RF, familiarity with test instruments, and an active Secret clearance. Travel up to 10% is expected; on-the-job mentoring is provided.

Qualifications

• One year of general experience in electronics, physics, or RF systems.
• Knowledge of using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, and TDRs.
• Active Secret US Government Clearance required; US citizenship necessary.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• On-the-job mentoring provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment to support Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing/certification.
• Assess whether systems meet E3 design specifications and function in the electromagnetic environment for safety and reliability.
• Interact with customers and work as a team across diverse test events.

Skills

Electronics fundamentals

RF systems

Team collaboration

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Multimeters

Time Domain Reflectometers (TDRs)

Job description

The Junior RF Engineering Technician will support our Dahlgren, VA team in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Electromagnetic Effects Division.

Essential Responsibilities:

Successful candidate will operate and maintain equipment necessary to support conduct of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing/certification of DoD and non-DoD developmental and operational weapon and electronic systems. The purpose of this testing is to determine if the system under evaluation meets E3 design specifications and/or assess its ability to function in its intended operational electromagnetic environment from both a safety and reliability standpoint. Travel is involved as much as 10% of time. Selectee will have direct customer interface and communication and will work together as a Team for a wide variety of test events.

Minimum Requirements:

• One (1) year of general experience in electronics, physics, or RF systems.
• Knowledge of using one or more of the following: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, and Time Domain Reflectometers (TDRs).
• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• On the job mentoring is provided.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational/technical training beyond high school

Compensation Details:

US: 24.68

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:

08/17/2026 - 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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