Junior Engineering Technician

Amentum is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented technician to join our team in Dahlgren, VA, supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Electromagnetic Effects Division. This role contributes to critical Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing and certification of both DoD and non-DoD developmental and operational weapon and electronic systems, ensuring they meet E3 design specifications and function effectively and safely in their intended electromagnetic environments. The position offers hands-on technical work, collaborative team efforts, and direct customer engagement. Travel is required up to 10% of the time, with on-the-job mentoring provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain specialized equipment to perform E3 testing and certification on complex weapon and electronic systems.
• Assess system compliance with E3 design specifications to ensure safety, reliability, and performance in operational electromagnetic environments.
• Support a wide variety of test events, both independently and as part of a collaborative team, with direct communication and coordination with customers.
• Travel to various locations (up to 10% of the time) to support off-site E3 testing as needed.

Requirements

• One (1) year of general experience in electronics, physics, or testing RF systems.
• Knowledge of using one or more of the following: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, and Time Domain Reflectometers (TDRs).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret Government Clearance (US Citizenship required).
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/technical training beyond high school.

Pay

US: $24.68 per hour. The compensation range or hourly rate listed is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting. 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

• 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.