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Electrical Engineering Supervisor

Amentum

Vandenberg Air Force Base, CAJob$115–120K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$115–120K/yr
Location
Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearanceBachelor's degreeU.S. Driver's License

Job overview

Amentum seeks an Electrical (Hardware) Engineering Supervisor to lead the Western Range Subsystems Engineering Telemetry and Surveillance team in support of the Space Force Range Contract. The supervisor assigns work, mentors and trains personnel, oversees engineering processes, guides project priorities, resolves escalated issues, and monitors timely delivery. The role also supports estimates, reporting, performance appraisals, and compliance with safety requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkWindowsMicrosoft OfficeTime ManagementOrganizationPriority ManagementTelemetry HardwareEthernet Switch ConfigurationNetwork ProtocolsSystems Engineering LifecycleRange Operations Support

Qualifications

Bachelor's in STEM3+ Years Leadership Experience5+ Years Hardware or Systems Engineering ExperienceLTRS Telemetry and Surveillance Systems ExperienceDoD Secret Security ClearanceU.S. Driver's License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Amentum is seeking a Electrical (Hardware) Engineering Supervisor to support the Space Force Range Contract

Essential Functions:

  • Lead the Western Range (WR) Subsystems Engineering Telemetry and Surveillance team to accomplish the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) objectives and requirements.

  • Generate work assignments to ensure enough qualified personnel are available to meet task schedules and responsibilities.

  • Provide coaching and mentoring to guide personnel in meeting Amentum standards for technical quality, customer service and timeliness.

  • Ensure employees are properly trained to execute their responsibilities, provide initial and recurring guidance, instructions, and direction.

  • Oversee execution of SFRC engineering processes and procedures.

  • Provide leadership and guidance in engineering project prioritization and technology road map.

  • Identify and resolve issues and handle escalation and communication to management.

  • Monitor workflow to ensure delivery of products on time in accordance with SFRC requirements.

  • Prepare and provide progress and status reports, and briefings, as required or requested, to inform management of anticipated performance problems, issues, and improvement initiatives.

  • Support Basis of Estimates (BOE) and Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) estimates for new sustainment Task Orders.

  • Ensure all safety requirements are being followed.

  • Management of time accountability with approval responsibilities in accordance with Amentum policies.

  • Development of annual performance appraisals for each employee and the development of annual goals.

Required Skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong leadership skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently.

  • High proficiency with Windows-based computer systems and the Microsoft Office suite.

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.

  • Must be able to manage multiple competing priorities and work in a dynamic environment.

Minimum Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) field of study required

  • 3+ year of leadership experience

  • 5+ years of experience in the field of hardware and/or systems engineering, as well as experience in supporting the LTRS with a focus on system design and integration for telemetry and surveillance systems in support of the DoD Engineering project lifecycle.

  • Possess an understanding of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), Space and Missile System Center (SMC), Amentum policies, procedures, organizational responsibilities for requirements review, operations planning, scheduling, and mission execution.

  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

  • Flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project requirements.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization.

  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.

  • Though this position does not require frequent travel, the ability to travel is required.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience with Telemetry data receiving and processing hardware.

  • Experience with the configuring of Ethernet switches and network protocols.

  • Familiarity with the Systems Engineering lifecycle.

  • Previous Range operations support experience.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual starting salary for this position is between $115,000 to $120,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Compensation Details:

$115,000 - $120,000 annually

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:

11/04/2026 - 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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

How this job compares

Set against the 2,925 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$115–120K/yr
  • California median$145–205K/yr224 salary ranges
  • US median$130–190K/yr1,744 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $118K, is 31% below the California median midpoint ($172K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineering salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 344 open Electrical Engineering jobs in California and 2,925 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (1,904 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,363 of the 2,925 open Electrical Engineering jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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