Software Developer

Amentum is seeking a Software Engineer to support Naval projects in Dahlgren VA. This position will support the design development integration and testing of software for DoW weapons and sensor systems. The Software Engineer will work as part of a systems and software engineering team supporting mission-critical applications and modernization efforts.Software Engineer Responsibilities IncludeDevelop software using C and C programming languages.Use Git for software repository and configuration management.Use Jira for backlog and task management.Support continuous integration CI activities.Perform software requirements analysis and software design.Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and integrate software solutions.Support software development activities throughout the development lifecycle.Perform analysis and problem-solving in support of technical and engineering requirements.Minimum Requirements0-10 years of relevant experience.Bachelors degree in Computer Science Physics Mathematics Engineering or another applicable technical field or equivalent experience in lieu of the education requirement.Experience with or knowledge of CC software development.Experience with software development tools and configuration management processes.Strong analytical technical and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an engineering team.Must have an active secret security clearance Note U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.Preferred QualificationsPrior software development or systems engineering experience supporting Surface Combat Systems or DoD Weapons Systems.Experience with embedded systems and real-time operating systems.Experience with Guidance Navigation and Control GNC algorithms.Knowledge or experience with hypersonic trajectories.Systems engineering experience supporting the development and integration of software systems on surface ships and subsurface boats.Experience with the integration testing and evaluation of software using hardware simulators. Compensation Details110000 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 OverviewOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings includeHealth dental and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits including 401k matchingEducational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote 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 provisionsbenefits. Original Posting11042026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.