About this opportunity
Amentum lists this Radar Engineer Lead opportunity in vandenberg village, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Amentum is seeking a Radar Engineer Lead to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC)
Essential Functions:
Designs, develops, modifies, evaluates and implements new and existing Radar hardware systems.
Supports the radar lead engineer with the technical aspects of a project and the supporting multi- disciplined project team.
Researches, designs, develops, modifies, and implements highly complex, new and/or existing capabilities for Range radar support hardware systems. Assists with the development of complex systems modeling, simulation, and analysis to provide the most appropriate technical solution
Supports complex Level 1, 2, and 3 testing to qualify hardware systems for Range operations
Plans, conducts, and assists in the execution of projects
Develops, recommends, and implements design approaches for products and/or processes
Coordinates the efforts of technical support personnel for assigned projects
Analyzes, develops, recommends and implements approaches to meet Range requirements
Reviews literature, patents and current practices to support business requirements and/or new industry technology
Prepares reports regarding new technology to communicate to appropriate personnel
Evaluates component suppliers and vendor capabilities. Acts as liaison with approved vendors/suppliers to maintain product/process availability and working relationship
Serves as an interface for project information to internal management and the customers.
Develops an understanding of Range radars, to include transmitters, receivers, antennas and control systems.
Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel
Assists Depot with problematic repairs of Line Replaceable Units (LRU’s)
Provides expertise to level 2 requests for engineering assistance to restore operational systems
Identify, document, and prioritize Radar subsystem needs/deficiencies/ inefficiencies in support of the Western Range
Support the development of risk statements
Required Skills:
Ability to effectively communicate technical issues verbally and through written media such as graphical slides and verbal presentations to contract management and customers.
Ability to read and understand wire diagrams, schematics and mechanical drawings
Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and time management skills to balance, plan, prioritize, and execute projects
Strong leadership and conflict management skills
Good human relations and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external support personnel and provide guidance to less experienced engineers
Ability to work within a dynamic, fast paced environment with time constraints
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Required Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or other technical degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field.
5+ years of working experience with RF and Radar systems.
Experience working with Windows based computer systems and components and Office tool suite
Experience providing inputs to complex project proposals within defined time constraints involving multi-discipline teams
Fundamental knowledge of RF to include local oscillators, doublers, mixers, programmable and fixed attenuators and amplifiers.
Fundamental knowledge of radar tracking antenna systems, including servo systems
Working knowledge of monopulse radar tracking systems and/or shipboard radar systems desired.
Experience working with high power tube and solid state RF amplifiers.
Experience with C-band pulsed Doppler tracking and wideband coherent imaging systems desired.
Familiar with legacy range radars types (AN/FPQ-6, AN/FPQ-14, AN/FPS-16) desired.
Familiarization with digital interface design to include familiarization with interface modules, cable/wire types and connector systems.
Fundamental knowledge of hardware systems integration and testing.
Fundamental knowledge of the engineering lifecycle and systems engineering processes
General knowledge of instrumentation systems troubleshooting.
Proficient in use of specialized test equipment including but not limited to VOMs, spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.
Fundamental knowledge in technical writing for development of technical reports (White Papers) and other technical support documentation.
Familiarization with computer systems including single-board (SBCs), servers, and workstations.
Familiarization with the Linux and Windows Operating systems
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual starting salary for this position is between $130,000–$150,000 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-$150,000 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:
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:
06/30/2026 - 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.
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