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Junior RF Engineer

United States, Arlington 70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 14, 2026
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Job Description

Amentum is seeking a Junior RF Engineer to perform Test, Evaluation, Integration, and configuration of DoD systems.

Job Responsibility

  • E3 Computation and RF Modeling and Simulation
  • Performing analyses of EW, communication, and radar systems
  • Developing detailed EMI/EMC test plans
  • Participating in EMI/EMC test planning meetings and test readiness reviews
  • EMI/EMC testing
  • gather, reduce, and analyze resulting data
  • Preparing and publish detailed EMI/EMC test reports
  • review technical documentation
  • and technical meeting support

Requirements

  • BSEE degree from an accredited college or university
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance
  • US Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following specific areas: RF Engineering and analysis
  • EMI/EMC
  • RF Computation and simulation
  • Active Secret US Government Clearance

What we offer

  • medical dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • life insurance
  • long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • 15 days of paid time off
  • 56 hours of sick and safe time
  • parental leave

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