Senior Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Engineer

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

Job summary

Amentum is seeking engineers to advance Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) evolutions on naval ship architectures and systems. The role focuses on EMP research, analysis, and testing to support mission-ready configurations.

You will evaluate E3/EMP impacts on shipboard hardware, perform risk assessments, and contribute to reports, SOPs, and testing campaigns at NOTES and LLCW demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
• 12 years of knowledge in relevant areas (engineering/science/tech).
• 7 years in RDT&E related to warfare or electronic systems.
• Experience in RF and Microwave Engineering; EMP; E3; EMI/ EMC; E3 computation & RF simulation; PCI shipboard testing.
• Active Secret or Top Secret US Government Clearance. Must be a US citizen to maintain TS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform EMP research, analysis, requirements definition and development, assessments, test and evaluation.
• Assess impacts of E3/EMP on shipboard configurations and systems; perform EMP risk impacts and mission analysis.
• Assess HEMP effects; develop technical and operational conclusions and write technical reports meeting sponsor requirements.
• Plan and participate in MIL-STD 461 testing at the Naval Ordnance Transient Electromagnetic Simulator (NOTES) test facility.
• Plan and participate in LLCW testing; perform data acquisition and analysis; refine LLCW SOPs.

Skills

RF & Microwave Engineering

Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)

E3 / EMI / EMC

Navy shipboard systems

RF simulation

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

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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