Senior Electrical Engineer
- US citizenship
- Secret clearance
- Driver's license
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This posting states $130k 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.
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About the job
## Essential Functions - Design and develop integrated solutions to meet business requirements or enhance performance. - Integrates the hardware and software functions within the Communications subsystem and coordinates across all LTRS subsystems. - Analyzes potential systems and prepares supporting documentation for current and future performance, stability, interoperability, and systems management/life cycle issues. - Analyzes, decomposes, and allocates requirements from the subsystem level down through the CI level to specific projects. - Analyzes range deficiencies to identify and prioritize proposed projects to address those deficiencies. - Applies advanced methods, theories and research techniques and assists in the development, implementation and documentation of impact assessments, architecture change recommendations and CONOPS change recommendations. - Provides technical consultation and expertise on communications systems modeling and simulation. - Supports other duties as assigned. ## Required Skills - Solid conflict management skills - Ability to exercise diplomacy within a team environment - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Strong organizational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail ## Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred - 8+ years of experience in systems engineering or related engineering field. - Experience working with computer hardware, operating system software and desktop applications with a specific concentration in communications instrumentation - Experience working with design principles and applications. - The 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 ## Salary and Other Compensation The annual starting salary for this position is between $130,000 or $140,000 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 $130,000 - $140,000 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.
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