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Senior Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Engineer

Amentum

Company websiteamentum.com (Amentum, opens in new tab)

Base salary $150K  to $175K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Dahlgren, VA

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  • LocationDahlgren, VA
  • WorkplaceOn-site
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

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Amentum is seeking expertise to perform engineering tasks related to Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) evolutions on naval ship architectures and systems.

Responsibilities include:

  • Performing EMP research, analysis, requirements definition and development, assessments, test and evaluation. 

  • Assess impacts of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) / EMP on shipboard configurations and systems, perform EMP risk impacts and mission analysis. 

  • Assess High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) effects.  Will develop technical and operational conclusions and write technical reports that meet sponsor requirements.

  • Plan and participate in MIL-STD 461 testing at the Naval Ordnance Transient Electromagnetic Simulator (NOTES) test facility.  

  • Plan and participate in EMP testing for Low Level Continuous Wave (LLCW) technology demonstration; perform data acquisition and analysis; refine LLCW Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

​Minimum Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline. 

  • Twelve (12) years of demonstrated and established knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to one or more of the following, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or Naval Architecture. 

  • Seven (7) years of experience in Research, Development, Test, Engineering, or Integration related to warfare systems or electronic systems.

  • Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following specific areas: RF and Microwave Engineering; Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP); Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3); Electromagnetic Interference (EMI); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC); E3 Computation and RF Simulation; Pulse Current Injection (PCI) shipboard testing

  • Must have an Active Secret or Top Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

Compensation Details:

US: $150,000 - $175,000

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

Original Posting:

07/30/2026 - 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.

Source: Amentum on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($150,000) is above 87% of the 258 Engineering (non-software) roles in Virginia listed on this site; 3 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $125,000; the middle half runs from $111,300 to $136,600.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Amentum roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Amentum roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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Senior Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Engineer (this listing)$150K - $175K
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Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Amentum roles · How to read the bar

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2026-07-30
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Location as the employer wrote it: US-VA-Dahlgren

US: $150,000 - $175,000

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