Electrical Engineer
- US citizenship
- Secret clearance
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $90k–$95k a year. Open electrical engineer jobs in California post a median of $165k a year, the middle half $140k–$188k, across 304 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
Electrical engineers in California: pay by town and employer
About the job
## 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 to $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 .
From Amentum's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
Selected agencies hiring now
Contract Professionals Inc (CPI)Engineering and technical staffing agency
Aerospace and defense staffing firm in Waterford, Michigan, placing engineers, maintenance technicians, mechanics, welders and CNC machinists.
Places: Propulsion, Mechanical, Avionics, RF & Payloads
Moseley Technical ServicesEngineering and technical staffing agency
Engineering and technical staffing firm in Huntsville, Alabama, placing engineers and A&P, sheet metal, CNC and quality technicians.
Places: Propulsion, Mechanical, Avionics, RF & Payloads
These agencies and apps pay SpaceJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Employers' own jobs below keep their own order.
Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay SpaceJobs.Now when you click one.
Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.
New avionics and electrical engineering jobs in space in California, by email
One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.
About Amentum
Amentum's space work: technicians and engineers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center launch site, at Houston and in Huntsville.
Pay on its listings: 40.8% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
How it pays: Paid as an employee on Amentum's own payroll (salaried or hourly, as each posting states).
More open jobs at Amentum
More avionics and electrical engineering jobs in space
- Electrical Engineer (New Grad)$104,000–$121,000/yr
- Engineer I - Electromechanical Harness Design$64,926–$110,374/yr
- Specialist, Electrical Engineering
- Circuit Design Engineering Associate Manager, Avionics, Secret Clearance$135,700–$251,900/yr
- Senior Space Electronics Systems Engineer$130,000–$180,000/yr
- Space Electronics Systems Engineer II$90,000–$130,000/yr
An avionics or electrical engineer?
One profile for every employer here. Space companies and their recruiters ask us for people with a specific degree, clearance, specialty or location: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.
Amentum openings, sent to you weekly
Each week we send the newest postings from Amentum's own careers site, along with similar openings at other space employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.