Junior RF Engineer
Amentum · Dahlgren, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Amentum is seeking a Junior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Electromagnetic Effects Division (B50).
About the role
Perform RF Test, Evaluation, Integration, and configuration evaluations of US Navy warfare systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform environmental Electromagnetic Effects (E3) Computation and RF Modeling and Simulation
- Analyze Electronic Warfare (EW), communication, and radar systems
- Develop detailed test plans; participate in test planning meetings and test readiness reviews; perform RF / E3 testing
- Gather, reduce/post-process, and analyze result data
- Prepare and publish detailed test reports; review technical documentation; contribute to technical meeting support
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline
- One (1) year of experience in theoretical and practical aspects of RF / microwave test and evaluation
- Experience with MATLAB and RF modeling/simulation software applications
- Experienced with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Project, etc.)
- Active SECRET US Government Clearance (US Citizenship is required to obtain this clearance)
Preferred Qualifications
- Electrical Engineering degree with focus on RF / microwave / antenna engineering
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: RF Engineering and analysis; E3 / Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) / Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC); RF Computation and simulation
Pay
$80,000 to $100,000 per year
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.