1 month ago
Dahlgren, VA, USAEntry Level / Mid Level / Senior
Base Salary
$110k - $110k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop software using C and C++ for Naval weapons and sensor systems.
- Perform software requirements analysis, software design, integration, testing, and lifecycle development activities.
- Use Git for software repository and configuration management.
- Use Jira for backlog and task management.
- Support continuous integration activities.
- Collaborate with systems and software engineering teams to develop and integrate mission-critical software solutions.
- Analyze and solve technical and engineering problems in support of modernization efforts.
Requirements
- 0–10 years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or another applicable technical field, or equivalent experience in lieu of the education requirement.
- Experience with or knowledge of C/C++ software development.
- Experience with software development tools and configuration management processes.
- Active Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.
- Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an engineering team.
- Preferred: software development or systems engineering experience supporting Surface Combat Systems or DoD Weapons Systems.
- Preferred: experience with embedded systems, real-time operating systems, Guidance, Navigation, and Control algorithms, hypersonic trajectories, naval software integration, and hardware-simulator testing and evaluation.
Benefits
- 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.
- Position based in Dahlgren, Virginia; benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
- Original posting date: 10/02/2026; position remains open until filled.
About Amentum
Amentum provides engineering, operations and maintenance, logistics, and mission support services to U.S. federal agencies and allied governments, including defense and energy programs. Its business centers on large, long-term government contracts spanning defense, space, nuclear cleanup, and infrastructure, with program management and technical services at the core. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, it was formed in 2020 from the spinoff of AECOM’s Management Services division.