Are you ready to take your expertise in electromagnetic engineering to the next level? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Engineer, where your knowledge and skills in EMP engineering, research, test and evaluation will play a critical role in advancing cutting-edge solutions to complex challenges. We're looking for innovative, collaborative problem-solvers ready to make an impact in this vital technical field.
SIGN ON BONUS Eligible!
- Up to $10,000
- Paid out within first 30 days of employment
Essential Responsibilities:
Support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) EMP Team, by ensuring the survivability of shipboard systems against EMP threats through a systematic and comprehensive approach.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or four (4) years of a demonstrated and established knowledge base and subject matter expertise such as:
- Conducting vulnerability, EMP hardening and grounding/bonding surveys, analysis, and evaluation of U.S. Naval/other platforms.
- Obtaining technical data; planning and conducting experiments and tests; integrating experimental, analytical, and numerical approaches to solve technical problems.
- Performing up-front Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) engineering during system development through research, collect, analyze, and summarize data utilizing computational tools to assess likelihood and consequence of EMI.
- Five (5) years of experience in EMP; Electronic Environmental Effects (E3); Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI); EMC; and/or E3 Computation and Modeling.
- Eight (8) years of demonstrated and established knowledge base relevant to: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or Naval Architecture.
- Demonstrated experience developing and validating EM survivability requirements for electrical/electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects and structures.
- Demonstrated experience in Pulsed Power, High Voltage pulser and pulse forming networks.
- Demonstrated ability to collect test data, conduct detailed analysis, complete desktop and on-site assessments of shipboard status, provide risk to mission analysis and
- dependency analysis, develop technical and operational conclusions, and write technical reports.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Active Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Experience:
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of transmission line theory.
- Demonstrated experience testing at a variety of EMC/EMV/EMP test facilities/capabilities including Mode Stirred chamber, Horizontally Polarized, Vertically Polarized and Bounded Wave simulators.
- U.S. Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, and Intelligence (C5I) experience.
Compensation Details:
$170,000-$210,000
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:
08/25/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, or a technical discipline, or four years of demonstrated subject matter expertise
- Five years of experience in EMP, E3, EMI, EMC, and/or E3 computation and modeling
- Eight years of demonstrated knowledge relevant to mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or naval architecture
- Experience conducting vulnerability, EMP hardening, and grounding/bonding surveys, analysis, and evaluation of naval or other platforms
- Experience obtaining technical data and planning and conducting experiments and tests
- Experience integrating experimental, analytical, and numerical approaches to solve technical problems
- Experience performing electromagnetic compatibility engineering during system development and assessing EMI likelihood and consequence using computational tools
- Experience developing and validating electromagnetic survivability requirements for electrical and electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects, and structures
- Experience with pulsed power, high-voltage pulsers, and pulse-forming networks
- Ability to collect test data, conduct detailed analysis, complete desktop and on-site shipboard assessments, and perform mission-risk and dependency analyses
- Ability to develop technical and operational conclusions and write technical reports
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Government clearance
- U.S. citizenship required to maintain a Secret clearance
- Experience and understanding of transmission line theory
- Experience testing at EMC, EMV, and EMP test facilities using mode-stirred chambers and horizontally polarized, vertically polarized, and bounded-wave simulators
- U.S. Navy C5I experience
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
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