Amentum is seeking a highly motivated and talented Junior Electrical Engineer -to support Electromagnetic Environmental Effects.Electrical Engineer -Junior job responsivities include: Works with the pulser team in both an indoor and outdoor lab environment, to prepare and execute test activities Sup
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Junior Electrical Engineer - EMC/EMP - R0152324
Job Description:

Amentum is seeking a highly motivated and talented Junior Electrical Engineer -to support Electromagnetic Environmental Effects.

Electrical Engineer -Junior job responsivities include:

  • Works with the pulser team in both an indoor and outdoor lab environment, to prepare and execute test activities

  • Supports MIL-STD-3023 High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse testing for various military aircraft, weapons and communication systems

  • Builds, operates and troubleshoots electromagnetic pulse simulators, high voltage/high current equipment and specialized components

  • Calibrates, maintains and organizes specialized test equipment

  • Researches and develops current electromagnetic pulse simulators/subsystems to improve reliability/performance

  • Interacts/Coordinates with customers, contractors, subcontractors, technical leads, program managers, supervisors and executive supervisors to perform roles and responsibilities

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

  • BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or other field with experience in pulsed power engineering, applied electromagnetics or high energy physics

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Clearance.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience performing magnetic/electrical field analysis of pulse forming networks using field sensors, fiber optics, oscilloscopes and signal processing software

  • Familiarity of engineering design tools such as MATLAB, LABVIEW, CAD software (AutoCAD or Solidworks), Circuit Modeling software (Pspice or equivalent), etc.

  • Knowledge of pulse forming networks involving high voltage pulsed power supplies and fast switching devices from a theoretical or practical standpoint

  • Knowledge of analog and digital technologies

  • Knowledge of the practical use of RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, VNAs, etc.)

       

Compensation Details:

$50,000 to $65,000

       

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-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

01/22/2026 - 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.

Company Details
Amentum
4800 Westfields Blvd
Suite 400
Chantilly, Virginia 20151 USA
www.amentum.com
440 Open Jobs Available
Amentum is a premier global government and private-sector partner whose experience, passion and purpose drive mission success. We operate, serve, maintain, protect and support the most discerning and critical programs in Nuclear & Environment, Mission...

Benefits:
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Job Info
Location
Dahlgren, Virginia, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Amentum
4800 Westfields Blvd
Suite 400
Chantilly, Virginia 20151 USA
www.amentum.com
440 Open Jobs Available
Amentum is a premier global government and private-sector partner whose experience, passion and purpose drive mission success. We operate, serve, maintain, protect and support the most discerning and critical programs in Nuclear & Environment, Mission...

Benefits:
We value the unique training and experience military veterans bring to our teams. We currently employ more than nine thousand veterans on projects across the United States and around the world. We provide services to more than 20 agencies of the U.S. federal government, including the Department of Defense, NASA, the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security and intelligence agencies. You can continue to make a difference by putting your military experience to work — there’s no better way to apply your commitment to a better world.

Meet some of our military specialists, and join our global team of industry experts and leaders who help us deliver what others can only imagine.

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