Journeyman Software Engineer

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 need you to set up the software plans and systems for a future long-term project that will stand up during your tenure in the role.

About the role

Amentum is the next generation of high-speed technology leadership to protect our nation and the environments needed to support them. We work hand in hand with government customers on integrated teams. Joining Amentum means you are not just joining one contract but a team of many contracts, providing job security. Primary work location will be in Fredericksburg, VA or Dahlgren, VA with occasional telecommute or travel opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Set up structures for measuring computer processing time usage and develop better methods of disk space utilization, network loading, and throughput.
• Plan the future design environment for coding and maintenance of software support tools and models.
• Lead software design, coding, and testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or a related field with 4 years of experience, or a Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with 2 years of experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge in definition and management of software requirements, design, code, benchmark testing, debugging, software development lifecycle, architecture, and documentation.
• Experience in an Agile software development environment and methodologies.
• Two years of program/project-level experience in software design and development meeting sub-millisecond timing requirements.
• Experience with Atlassian tool suites (Jira for issue tracking and Confluence for decision tracking) and source code tracking tools (e.g., Git, Bitbucket).
• Familiarity with C++ or C# (preferred).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (must receive or be approved for an interim Secret security clearance to start).
• US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• Ability to commute to Fredericksburg, VA or Dahlgren, VA (1 hour south of Washington DC).

Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits including 401k matching up to 6% of employee’s 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.
• Paid time off and 10 holidays a year.
• Parental leave.
• Life insurance.
• Hybrid in-office/work-from-home environment.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Pay

$90,000 or higher depending on years of experience and additional degrees. The compensation range for this role is up to $110K.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, no weekend work.
• Occasional travel to Washington D.C. a couple of times a month.