• Electrical Engineer - Pulsed Power

    Amentum (Lexington Park, MD)


    Amentum is seeking a highly motivated and talented Electrical Engineer (Pulsed Power) to support Electromagnetic Environmental Effects.

    Electrical Engineer (Pulsed Power) job responsibilities 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 Requirements and Skills:

    + BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or relevant subject or discipline; and at least 3 years of experience performing work related to the responsibilities listed.

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

    Desired Skills:

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

    + Experience in pulsed power engineering, applied electromagnetics or high energy physics projects including planning, operation, and management

    + Familiarity with the design and operation of Pulsed Power systems including Marx Generators, Fast Trigger Systems, and Pulse Forming Networks

    + 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 the practical use of RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, VNA's, etc.) Prior military service

     

    Compensation

     

    The annual starting annual salary for this position is $90,000 to $110,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

     

    Benefits

     

    Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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, and parental leave.

     

    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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .