Software Engineer-Journeyman

At AMEWAS we dont just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years weve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering testing and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California Maryland and offices in Orlando FL and San Diego CA youll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nations Warfighters.

If youre ready to grow your skills be challenged by meaningful work and contribute to something biggerthis is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Engineer-Journeyman to support Advanced Aircraft Research Development Test & Evaluation. The salary range of this position is $105000.00 - $125000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location:

Patuxent River MD located in the California-Lexington Park area is Marylands #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers. To learn more about the surrounding area please visit:

Position Background:

The Digital Analytics Infrastructure and Technology Advancement (DAiTA) Group is at the cutting edge of Advanced Aircraft Research Development Test and Evaluation (AARDT&E). Our state-of-the-art laboratories are equipped to work seamlessly together enabling comprehensive testing and evaluation of aircraft and weapons systems across the Department of Defense. What sets the DAiTA Group apart is our exceptional ability to mitigate program risks by crafting intricate battlespace environments where cutting-edge concepts advanced hardware and skilled warfighters can dive into the missions of both today and the future. The Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test (IBST) Department is at the heart of this innovative ecosystem. This team is the driving force behind the research development management design documentation fabrication installation integration testing evaluation operation and maintenance of the Air Combat Environment Test Facility (ACETEF) and other DAiTA AARDT&E capabilities laboratories and facilities. With IBST at the helm were not just preparing for the future but shaping it.

A typical day as a Software Engineer-Journeyman may include:

• Supports critical Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives
• Designs develops and maintains secure scalable software solutions that directly enhance warfighter capabilities and national security objectives
• Operates within strict DoD Impact Level (IL) environments by applying DevSecOps principles to deliver resilient applications for mission-critical systems
• Designs builds tests and deploys secure software applications that support DoD Command and Control (C2) ISR or operational mission systems
• Writes robust and maintainable code adhering to DevSecOps best practices DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls
• Contributes to the architecture of resilient systems deployed in IL4 IL5 or IL6 cloud and on-premise environments
• Designs develops and maintains integrations between enterprise applications and custom-built tools
• Builds and optimizes APIs middleware and data pipelines to ensure secure reliable and scalable communication between systems
• Works cross-functionally with military stakeholders product managers systems engineers and defense partners to define and execute mission requirements
• Identifies debugs and resolves complex software defects by prioritizing security vulnerabilities and operational bottlenecks in high-stakes environments

Must-haves:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related technical field may qualify
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• The ability to obtain DoD 8140/8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (CompTIA Security CE CySA or equivalent) within 6 months of hire
• Experience with one or more mission-critical programming languages (C Python Java Go etc.)
• Experience with containerization (Docker and Kubernetes) and deploying to government cloud environments (AWS GovCloud Azure Government Platform One etc.)
• The ability to obtain and maintain Clearance in accordance with 5205.07
• Holds final Secret eligibility-The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills:

• Experience with NGTS
• Experience with Battle Monitor SDK

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset professionalism and discretion while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to support various labs at PAX River. The physical environment also requires the employee to work in an office sitting in a cubicle or at a desk looking at a computer for part of the day.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. Overnight travel will be required.

The employee is required to stand walk and/or move throughout the workday often bending over and lifting items up to approximately 50 lbs.

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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance dedication and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation creative work teams and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package including:

• Medical dental vision 401(k) Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race religion color national origin age sex disability protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Recruiting department via phone at or email at .

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies recruiters or headhunters.

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