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Electrical Engineer

Amentum

Vandenberg Air Force Base, CAJob$90–95K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$90–95K/yr
Location
Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearanceBachelor's degreeValid U.S. Driver's License

Job overview

Amentum seeks an Electrical (Hardware) Engineer Professional to support the Space Force Range Contract. The engineer will develop and analyze hardware capabilities, support qualification testing and launch operations, and help restore operational systems. The role also involves coordinating engineering projects, evaluating suppliers, and guiding less experienced personnel. Candidates need a STEM or similar bachelor’s degree, at least three years of relevant experience, and must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical WritingAnalytical Problem-SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationRapid LearningInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkWindowsMicrosoft OfficeTime ManagementOrganizationDigital Interface DesignHardware IntegrationHardware TestingCADWire DiagramsSchematicsMechanical DrawingsVOMsSpectrum AnalyzersOscilloscopesSingle-Board ComputersServersWorkstationsLinuxTelemetry HardwareTelemetry RF ComponentsEthernet SwitchesNetwork ProtocolsSystems Engineering LifecycleRange Operations

Qualifications

Bachelor's in STEM or Similar3+ Years Relevant ExperienceU.S. CitizenshipValid U.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) Engineer Professional to support the Space Force Range Contract

Essential Functions:

  • Design, develop, modify, and implement new and/or existing capabilities for existing hardware systems. Perform system modeling, simulation, and analysis to provide the most appropriate technical solution.

  • Support testing to qualify hardware systems for Range operations.

  • Plan, conduct, and assist in the execution of engineering projects.

  • Coordinate with technical support personnel for assigned projects.

  • Analyze, develop, recommend and implement approaches to meet requirements.

  • Evaluate component suppliers and vendor capabilities.

  • Provide leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.

  • Assist with problematic repairs of Line Replaceable Units (LRU’s).

  • Provide engineering assistance to restore operational systems.

  • Support the Engineering team in managing and executing engineering processes to ensure continuity across the SFRC.

  • Provide support for launch operations as required.

Required Skills:

  • Proficient in technical writing for development of technical reports, white papers and other technical support documentation.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Aptitude to learn new concepts and technologies rapidly.

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

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

  • Dedication to delivering quality work and achieving outstanding customer results.

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Minimum Experience:

  • A bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) or similar field.

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering or a related technical field.

  • Proficient with digital interface design to include familiarization with interface modules, cable/wire types and connector systems.

  • Fundamental knowledge of hardware systems integration and testing practices.

  • Proficient in reading, understanding, creating or modifying wire diagrams, schematics and mechanical drawings using CAD or other drawing packages.

  • Proficient in use of specialized test equipment including but not limited to VOMs, spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.

  • Familiarization with computer systems including single-board (SBCs), servers, and workstations.

  • Familiarization with the Linux and Windows Operating systems.

  • Flexibility to work occasional non-standard hours or weekends to support mission requirements.

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

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (requires U.S. citizenship).

  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience with Telemetry data receiving and processing hardware.

  • Experience with Telemetry RF receiving components used in telemetry receiving antennas.

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

  • Familiarity with any aspect of the systems engineering lifecycle.

  • Familiarization with the Linux and Windows Operating systems.

  • Previous Range operations support experience.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual starting salary for this position is between $90,000 or $95,000 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:

$90,000 - $95,000 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 10,335 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$90–95K/yr
  • California median$130–190K/yr1,093 salary ranges
  • US median$105–165K/yr6,698 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $93K, is 42% below the California median midpoint ($160K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,339 open Electrical Engineer jobs in California and 10,335 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 3 years of experience; Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (8,555 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,705 of the 10,335 open Electrical Engineer jobs (65%) 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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