Journeyman Software Engineer

Amentum • Fredericksburg, VA • 18h ago

We are looking for engineers to join our USN advance technology development team. We are in search of a computer science or computer engineering graduate with 1 year or more work experience to code, optimize and build software speed and efficiency in an R&D setting. We need you to join us on the ground floor of some of the latest programs.

Responsibilities:

To develop graphical user interfaces for local tools with the team of users.

To develop software using SQL-Lite and SQL database tools

To support test event recreation using data mining, automation of metrics and quick-look reconstruction reports.

Primary work location will be in Fredericksburg, 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. US Citizenship is required.

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 50,000 employees worldwide, we leverage our extensive experience, cutting-edge technology, and proven processes to provide exceptional value to our customers.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (in one of these in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Related Field) and more than 1 year of software engineering experience coding in C++.

Knowledge in definition and management of software requirements, design, code, benchmark testing, debugging, software development lifecycle, architecture, and documentation.

Plans, performs, and leads software design, coding, and testing.

Experience in an Agile software development environment and familiarity with Agile methodologies

Familiarity with SQL-Lite and SQL database usage or any data automation techniques

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

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

Experience:

1 or more year (required) or previous experience in software position

C++ or C# (Preferred), SQL or SQL-lite familiarity.

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

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

Compensation Details:

$100K to $120K

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-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

07/17/2026 - 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 at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

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