2 months ago
Fredericksburg, VA, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$90k - $140k/yr
Responsibilities
- Create code and fix defects through the software development life and test cycle.
- Design, code, test, debug, benchmark, document, and maintain software and software support tools.
- Optimize processing time, storage utilization, network loading, and process throughput for the DoD program.
- Run and maintain a test bench lab and ensure testing activities operate smoothly.
- Define and manage software requirements, architecture, and documentation for complex software components.
- Collaborate with government customers in integrated development teams and contribute to process improvements.
Requirements
- US citizenship is required for employment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or a related field plus three years of experience, or a relevant master’s degree plus two years of experience.
- At least two years of program/project-level software design experience and two years of detailed software design and development experience meeting sub-millisecond timing requirements.
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; no clearance is required to apply.
- Preferred qualifications include two years of C++ or C# experience, Agile software development experience, Atlassian tool-suite experience, Jira, Confluence, Git, and Bitbucket.
- Must obtain Security+ certification within two months of starting.
Benefits
- Primary work locations are Fredericksburg, Virginia, or Dahlgren, Virginia, with occasional telecommuting or travel opportunities.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance are available.
- Paid time off and holidays are provided.
- Retirement benefits include 401(k) matching.
- Educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance are offered.
- A starting bonus may be available depending on the candidate’s ability to start quickly.
- The position was posted on September 15, 2026, and is listed as 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.