RF Systems Engineer

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Dahlgren, VA, USA
In-Office
85K-110K Annually
Mid level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
The RF Systems Engineer will conduct EMC, EMV, and HERO testing, provide engineering support, develop test plans, and evaluate data.
Summary Generated by Built In

Amentum is seeking an RF System Engineer to join our team providing laboratory and Test Event support at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, and surrounding areas.

  • Position will entail performing laboratory work to conduct EMC, EMV, and
  • HERO testing at NSWCDD E3 Test Facilities including anechoic and reverberation chambers.
  • Works closely with other project scientists/engineers/technicians, as well as with Integrated Product Team members at other locations.
  • Supports NSWCDD by providing E3 systems engineering/guidance and requirements traceability for HERO, EMV, and MIL STD 464 test/analysis efforts.
  • Provides system-level E3 Test and Evaluation support for EMC testing and DC magnetics testing.
  • Collaborates with sponsors to provide E3 systems engineering guidance, develop test plans, execute tests, evaluate data, and provide test reports.

Minimum Requirements and Skills:

  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Electrical Engineering, Electronic  Engineering, or Physics.
  • Three (3) to six (6) years of E3 Specialized EMC, EMV, or HERO engineering experience.
  • Three (3) to six (6) years of experience with conducting and analyzing electronic systems testing.
  • Test Event Support will include overnight and local day travel to various test sites and vendors.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance.

       

Compensation Details:

$85,000 to $110,000

       

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:

01/27/2026 - 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.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Top Skills

Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Physics
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The Company
HQ: Germantown, MD
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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