Amentum

Mid Level Software Developer, Hypervelocity/C++

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4 months ago
Dahlgren, VA, USAMid Level

Base Salary

$90k - $120k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Provide software and engineering solutions and support system development for Naval projects.
  • Perform analysis and problem-solving in support of scientific and engineering work.
  • Work independently and collaboratively across teams and organizations to meet schedule-driven goals.
  • Develop software in Windows and Red Hat Linux environments using Visual Studio Code.
  • Interact directly with customers and engineering personnel.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace engineering, or engineering, or applicable equivalent experience.
  • At least 3 years of C++ experience.
  • Experience with C++, Python, and Java.
  • Active SECRET U.S. government clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship sufficient to obtain a SECRET clearance.
  • Valid Real ID driver’s license and reliable transportation for access to the customer site and occasional travel between local worksites.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work within established teams.
  • Familiarity with Podman or Docker, JFrog, JUnit, Jenkins, Git or GitLab, Visual Studio, VMware, Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Scrum or LeSS is preferred.

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.
  • On-site work in Dahlgren, Virginia with occasional travel between local worksites during the week.
  • Position posted July 17, 2026, and available until filled.

Tech Stack

C++DockerGitJavaJenkinsJUnitPythonWindows

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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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