Amentum is hiring a Software Engineer in Dahlgren, Virginia, offering an estimated salary range of $75,000–$90,000 per year. This is a strong opportunity for software engineering professionals who want to work on technology-driven projects in the defense and government services sector. If you have solid programming skills, problem-solving ability, and a passion for developing reliable software solutions, this role could be a great next career move.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Amentum |
| Role | Software Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field |
| Job Location | Dahlgren, Virginia, USA |
| Salary | $75,000–$90,000 per year |
| Work Type | On-site |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Level | Entry to Mid-Level |
| Industry | Defense & Government Services |
Job Description
Amentum is looking for Software engineers to join our USN advance technology development team. Someone to code, optimize and build software speed and efficiency in an R&D setting. Primary work location will be in Fredericksburg or Dahlgren, VA with occasional telecommute or travel opportunities.
Software engineer Responsibilities Include:
- Developing graphical user interfaces for local tools with the team of users.
- Developing software updates using C++, Rational Team Concert, GitLab and other DevOps tools
- Supporting test events through travel opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Math, Computers Science, and/or Physics with entry level experience.
- Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret
- 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
- Atlassian tool suites, Jira (for issue tracking) and Confluence (decision tracking)
- Source code tracking tools (i.e. Git, Bitbucket)
- C++ or C# (Preferred)
- Ability to Commute: to Fredericksburg or Dahlgren, VA (1 hour south of Washington D.C.)
- Candidates must maintain a valid Real ID driver’s license required for access to customer site and have access to reliable transportation (rideshare options such as Uber, Lyft etc. are not permitted) as this position requires occasional travel between local worksites during the week.
Selection Process
- Application submission
- Resume screening
- Recruiter/HR interview
- Technical interview
- Hiring manager interview
- Background and security screening, as applicable
- Final selection and job offer
How to Apply
- Visit the official Amentum careers website.
- Search for the Software Engineer position in Dahlgren, VA.
- Review the complete job description and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare and submit your updated resume.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit your application and wait for further communication from the recruitment team.
