Junior Test Engineer

The Junior Engineer will perform Pulse Current Injection (PCI) and Radio Frequency (RF) RF Testing of US Navy warfare systems in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Electromagnetic Effects Division (B50).  

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Will provide B30 RF Engineering Support by performing:
• Pulse Current Injection (PCI) testing on board Navy ships for Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) assessments;
• Radio Frequency (RF) and EMP susceptibility testing at Navy test site installations;
• Environmental Electromagnetic Effects (E3) Computation and RF Modeling and Simulation;
• Develop detailed test plans; participate in test planning meetings and test readiness reviews;
• Gather, reduce / post process, and analyze resulting data;
• Prepare and publish detailed test reports; review technical documentation; and contribute to technical meeting support

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering. 
• One (1) year of experience in theoretical and practical aspects of test and evaluation.
• Experience with MATLAB and RF modeling/simulation software applications.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Project, etc.).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience with focus on RF / microwave / antenna engineering
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following specific areas: RF Engineering and analysis; E3 / Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) / Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC); RF Computation and simulation.

Compensation Details:

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:

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.

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