The purpose of this position is to provide contract electronics support to the Systems Integration & Instrumentation Section, Code 5524, at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, in Washington, DC.
The position requires knowledge principles and techniques related to electrical engineering, electronic test equipment, and wireless networking. Specifically, the candidate supports government civilian engineers in the development of techniques to aid the progression of advanced communication and networking technology to meet Navy and DoD requirements.
The candidate will support civilian staff engineers in the design, building, and testing of analog and digital electronics and will work with devices, components and integrated circuits used in the design of digital communication systems. The candidate will participate in field tests to test concepts, devices, and systems as they pertain to communications links. The candidate will utilize knowledge of the physical processes of communications links, along with existing software tools to analyze link performance.
Work Schedule: 8 hours, on site during peak hours unless otherwise approved.
Essential Responsibilities: Candidate will be developing and applying new concepts, principles, and techniques in testing technology. Day to Day still TBD.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Work environment is desk/computer oriented with no heavy lifting or strong mental demands present. No heavy lifting
Minimum Requirements:
Clearance Required: Secret
Minimum Education: BS
Minimum Years of Experience: 0-2
Compensation Details:
$80,000 - $90,000
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.
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Compensation Details:
$90,000.00
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:
02/26/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.
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