Senior Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Engineer

Amentum company; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced engineer to advance electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) evolutions for naval ship architectures and systems in Dahlgren, VA. You will perform EMP research, analysis, and testing, assess impacts on ship configurations, and prepare technical reports for sponsor requirements.

Responsibilities include planning MIL-STD 461 testing at the NOTES facility, and participating in LLCW demonstrations; a Top Secret/Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a technical field.
• 12+ years related to warfare/electronic systems or naval architecture.
• 7+ years in RDT&E or integration for warfare or electronic systems.
• Active security clearance required (Secret or Top Secret).

Responsibilities

• Perform EMP research, analysis, requirements development, assessments and testing.
• Assess E3/EMP impact on shipboard configurations and systems; write reports.
• Develop conclusions on HEMP effects and sponsor-aligned documentation.
• Plan MIL-STD 461 testing at NOTES facility and conduct LLCW SOP refinements.
• Support data acquisition and analysis for LLCW demonstrations.

Skills

RF & Microwave Engineering

E3 / EMP

EMI / EMC

RF Simulation

Shipboard testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

MIL-STD 461

NOTES testing

Job description

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Amentum is seeking expertise to perform engineering tasks related to Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) evolutions on naval ship architectures and systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing EMP research, analysis, requirements definition and development, assessments, test and evaluation.
• Assess impacts of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) / EMP on shipboard configurations and systems, perform EMP risk impacts and mission analysis.
• Assess High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) effects. Will develop technical and operational conclusions and write technical reports that meet sponsor requirements.
• Plan and participate in MIL-STD 461 testing at the Naval Ordnance Transient Electromagnetic Simulator (NOTES) test facility.
• Plan and participate in EMP testing for Low Level Continuous Wave (LLCW) technology demonstration; perform data acquisition and analysis; refine LLCW Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Minimum Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
• Twelve (12) years of demonstrated and established knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to one or more of the following, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or Naval Architecture.
• Seven (7) years of experience in Research, Development, Test, Engineering, or Integration related to warfare systems or electronic systems.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following specific areas: RF and Microwave Engineering; Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP); Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3); Electromagnetic Interference (EMI); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC); E3 Computation and RF Simulation; Pulse Current Injection (PCI) shipboard testing
• Must have an Active Secret or Top Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

Compensation Details:

US: $150,000 - $175,000

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:

07/30/2026 - 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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