Amentum

Software Engineer Senior

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3 months ago
Cocoa Beach, FL, USASenior

Base Salary

$135k - $145k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, troubleshoot, and analyze software programs for new and existing systems.
  • Develop and modify software documentation as required.
  • Conduct or support complex Level 1, 2, and 3 testing to qualify systems for range operations.
  • Provide project status feedback and reports to management.
  • Lead technical proposals and software maintenance release efforts, including estimating, planning, and scheduling.
  • Support technical support personnel assigned to projects.
  • Work occasional non-duty hours or weekends as required by project or mission needs.
  • Travel occasionally, expected to be less than 10%.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field, or equivalent education and related experience.
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Experience with Windows and Linux-based computer systems and components, including RedHat and GNU.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python and JavaScript.
  • Experience with design and coding languages.
  • Experience with virtualized systems, including VMware.
  • Current Security+ CE certification or ability to obtain it within six months of the start date.
  • Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, including U.S. citizenship.
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds.

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.
  • Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements; the position was posted on August 12, 2026 and remains open until filled.

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About Amentum

10,000+ employees

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.

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