Senior Software Engineer

Amentum


Job Location:

Fredericksburg, VA - USA

Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 23 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for engineers to join our US Navy emerging technologies foundational software team. Are you an Electrical or Software Engineer looking to be part of something that is truly groundbreaking We are in search of an engineer with 6 years experience beyond a Masters degree or 8 years beyond a Bachelors degree to set up the software plans and systems for a future long term project that will stand up during your tenure in the role. Amentum is the next generation of high-speed technology leadership to protect our nation and the environments needed to support them. We need you to join us on the ground floor of some of the latest programs.

Responsibilities:

To create the planning setup software structure and development environment for future coding and defect resolution using an Agile process for a complex component of this weapon system using the software development life and test cycle.

To set up structures for how to measure the computer processing time usage and come up with better methods of disk space utilization network loading and throughout.

To plan the future design environment for coding and maintenance of software support tools and models.

Primary work location will be in Fredericksburg VA or Dahlgren Va with occasional telecommute or travel opportunities. We are fun collaborative supportive and our goal is to to find great people who want to stay hands on in development yet have input in process improvements. We work hand in hand with the government customers on integrated teams. We take care of our people and joining Amentum means you are not joining one contract but a team of many contracts providing job security.

No clearance required to apply but requires a SECRET clearance to start

Security clearance: ability to obtain a secret (no clearance required to apply). US Citizenship is required for employment.

About Amentum:

Amentum is a leading global provider of technical and engineering services to government and commercial customers. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges in the defense intelligence and civilian markets. With 50000 employees worldwide we leverage our extensive experience cutting-edge technology and proven processes to provide exceptional value to our customers.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree (in one of these: Electrical Engineering Computer Engineer Electronics Engineering and Software Engineering) with 8-10 or more years of experience.

  • A masters degree in electrical engineering Computer Engineering Electronics Engineering Software Engineering Mathematics Computer Science or Physics with 6 years of experience can also qualify.

  • Comprehensive knowledge in definition and management of software requirements design code benchmark testing debugging software development lifecycle architecture and documentation. Plans performs and lead software design coding and testing.

  • Experience in an Agile software development environment and methodologies

  • Two years of program/project level experience of software design and:

  • Two years of experience working with software design and development teams;

  • Atlassian tool suites Jira (for issue tracking) and Confluence (decision tracking);

  • Source code tracking tools (i.e. Git Bitbucket)

Experience:

2-4 years (Required)

C or C# familiarity (Preferred)

Ability to Commute: to Fredericksburg VA or Dahlgren VA (1 hour south of Washington D.C.)

We provide:

  • Industry leading benefits

  • 401k % pay per period plan matching up to 6% of employees contributions (Roth or traditional)

  • Pregnancy and parental leave up to 10 weeks

  • Growth opportunities

  • Wellness programs and Company Discounts

  • Medical dental and vision insurance premiums and related expenses (HDHP PPOs regular HMOs preventative medical plans).

  • Basic life and AD&D insurance

  • Leave benefits

  • Hybrid in-office / work from home environment

  • Job Type: Full-time

  • $110000 - $13000 per year depending on years of experience and additional degrees

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off/ 10 holidays a year

  • Parental leave

Schedule:

Monday to Friday no weekend work someday travel to Washington D.C a couple times a month.

Compensation Details:

$110201-$130280

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • 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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

06/11/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race sex sexual orientation pregnancy (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) age ancestry United States military or veteran status color religion creed marital or domestic partner status medical condition genetic information national origin citizenship status low-income status or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation or any other protected category under federal state or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.


Required Experience:

Senior IC

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