Mid Level - Senior Electrical Engineer
About The Position
Amentum is seeking a mid-level or senior-level Electrical Engineer with Radio Frequency (RF) expertise to support systems engineering for Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and subsystems in the Naval Aviation onboard mission community. The role supports airborne EW receiver suites and avionics prime mission equipment, contributing to mission readiness, modernization, and lifecycle sustainment. The engineer will provide technical leadership in systems engineering, fleet support, and configuration management for complex EW platforms. The position requires RF engineering expertise, analytical skills, and experience supporting operational systems in a mission-critical environment. The engineer will work with multidisciplinary teams, prepare technical materials for stakeholders and program leadership, and provide mentorship to junior engineers. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain that clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 8 years of experience in electronics or RF engineering; experience supporting EW or avionics systems is preferred.
- Strong background in RF systems, signal processing, and receiver architectures.
- Experience with systems engineering processes across the system lifecycle.
- Demonstrated experience supporting engineering investigations and change management processes.
- Familiarity with test equipment, RF measurement techniques, and troubleshooting complex electronic systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret Clearance.
- Experience supporting airborne EW or mission avionics systems.
- Knowledge of military standards and aerospace development practices.
- Familiarity with software-hardware integration in embedded systems.
- Experience with configuration management and lifecycle sustainment programs.
- Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications.
Responsibilities
- Perform systems engineering and technical analysis for EW systems and subsystems, emphasizing RF receiver suites and avionics mission equipment.
- Support Fleet Support Team tasking, including Engineering Investigations and technical troubleshooting of fielded systems.
- Develop and review Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Software Change Proposals (SCPs).
- Analyze and resolve Software Trouble Reports (STRs) in coordination with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Evaluate and implement Support Equipment changes to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Lead obsolescence management efforts, including component risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Conduct RF performance analysis, testing, and validation of system modifications.
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers to integrate upgrades and enhancements.
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and briefings for stakeholders and program leadership.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) matching
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
