2 months ago
Dahlgren, VA, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
Base Salary
$80k - $100k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop, integrate, test, deploy, and sustain software for Naval weapon and sensor systems.
- Support software requirements, architecture, analysis, and problem-solving activities.
- Use C, C++, Java, or Python in support of Naval projects and the SLBM weapon system.
- Collaborate with customers, engineering personnel, government organizations, and cross-functional teams.
- Apply Agile development principles and meet established program goals and schedules.
- Communicate technical information orally and in writing with personnel at all levels.
- Identify and champion future work aligned with branch mission and strategic objectives.
Requirements
- Require 1–10 years of experience.
- Require a bachelor's degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, engineering, or another applicable technical field, or equivalent experience substituting for the education requirement.
- Require experience with C, C++, Git, Jira, software requirements, architecture, testing, and modern weapon-system software development processes.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of War security clearance.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive on and off base.
- Preferred experience includes embedded systems, GNC algorithms, high-, low-, or medium-fidelity simulators, and surface combat or Department of War weapons-system sustainment.
- Preferred experience includes software sustainment and systems engineering for surface ships and subsurface boats.
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.
- This is an on-site position in Dahlgren, Virginia; benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
- Original posting date is September 21, 2026, and the requisition 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.