TS/SCI Electrical Engineer – RF Systems & Hardware Lead

Amentum; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; 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

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Springfield, VA seeks a mid to senior-level Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and deploy RF and electronic systems for laboratory and operational use. You will work with engineers, developers, and government stakeholders across the hardware lifecycle.

The role emphasizes embedded programming, PCB design with Altium, RF hardware integration, and hands-on testing in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. On-site, full-time position in Springfield, VA.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 4+ years in electrical engineering, electronics, RF systems, or hardware engineering.
• Experience designing RF antennas and matching networks.
• PCB design with Altium Designer or equivalent.
• Programming embedded controllers and firmware development.
• Proficient with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs).
• Ability to work onsite in Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot RF and electronic systems.
• Develop PCB schematics and multilayer boards using CAD tools (Altium).
• Embed microcontrollers using C/C++, Arduino, STM32, ESP32, or similar.
• Perform precision soldering and component-level troubleshooting.
• Support hardware validation, lab operations, and documentation.

Skills

RF systems

Embedded programming

Schematic design

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

CAD tools

Job description

Amentum in Springfield, VA seeks a mid to senior-level Electrical Engineer to design, develop, test, and deploy RF and electronic systems for laboratory and operational use. You will work with engineers, developers, and government stakeholders across the hardware lifecycle.

The role emphasizes embedded programming, PCB design with Altium, RF hardware integration, and hands-on testing in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. On-site, full-time position in Springfield, VA.