Electrical Engineer

Purpose and Impact

The Photonics Technology Branch develops components and techniques for electro-optic, RF, and communication systems of interest to the Navy. Emphasis is given to optical technologies used for free-space communications, fiber lasers, solid-state lasers, microwave photonics systems, fiber communications, fiber sensing, and optical computing. Advanced technology for RF-Microwave and electronic warfare systems is being developed.

Work Schedule

9-5/40 Hour Week

Essential Responsibilities

• System level design and modeling support. Support the team in developing system level models and simulating the performance of photonic signal processing engines for target applications.
• Photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design. This duty includes contributing to the overall PIC architecture, performing simulations of individual PIC components, and generating the PIC layout for the foundry tape-out.
• PIC packaging. Design the PIC packaging and breakout boards. Work with vendors as needed to acquire and package PICs including PCB design and tape-out, wire bonding, and fiber attach. Perform preliminary testing to validate PIC packaging.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Lab Research/Field Testing/Desk. Primarily remote work with periodic site visits to NRL-DC.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Experience designing and testing photonic integrated circuits.
• Experience developing analog photonic computing and analog photonic signal processing systems.
• Experience modeling and optimizing PIC device performance, and designing system level PIC layouts for foundry tape-out.
• Experience developing PIC packaging solutions.

Security Clearance

Not currently a requirement – However, the ability to obtain one if necessary

Minimum Education

PhD in Optic/Engineering

Minimum Years of Experience

5+ Year Required

Required Certifications

Equivalent technical trade school certification/military technical training #javelin

Compliance Policies

• Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.
• Safe, quality and procedure compliance are required. Employees must continuously develop and maintain a safe work environment, complete training requirements, fulfill self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, serve on safety committees and teams; ensure quality delivery per Amentum Quality Policy and customer contracts; read and understand general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertinent to his/her job.

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Salaries and Benefits

Compensation Details: $70.00 - $81.74

Benefits Overview

• 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

Collective Bargaining Agreement

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 (Timeline)

10/05/2026 - 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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