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 are in search of an engineer with 6 years experience beyond a Master's degree or 8 years beyond a Bachelor's degree to set up the software plans and systems for a future long term project that will stand up during your tenure in the role. Amentum is the next generation of high-speed technology leadership to protect our nation, and the environments needed to support them. We need you to join us on the ground floor of some of the latest programs.
Responsibilities:
To 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 using the software development life and test cycle.
To set up structures for how to measure the computer processing time usage and come up with better methods of disk space utilization, network loading and throughout.
To plan the future design environment for coding and maintenance of software support tools and models.
Primary work location will be in Fredericksburg, VA or Dahlgren, 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
Security clearance: ability to obtain a secret (no clearance required to apply). US Citizenship is required for employment.
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: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering and Software Engineering) with 8-10 or more years of experience.
A master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics with 6 years of experience can also qualify.
Comprehensive knowledge in definition and management of software requirements, design, code, benchmark testing, debugging, software development lifecycle, architecture, and documentation. Plans, performs, and lead software design, coding, and testing.
Experience in an Agile software development environment and methodologies
Two years of program/project level experience of software design and:
Two years of experience working with software design and development teams;
Atlassian tool suites, Jira (for issue tracking) and Confluence (decision tracking);
Source code tracking tools (i.e. Git, Bitbucket)
Experience:
2-4 years (Required)
C++ or C# familiarity (Preferred)
Ability to Commute: to Fredericksburg, VA or Dahlgren, VA (1 hour south of Washington D.C.)
We provide:
Industry leading benefits
401k % pay per period plan, matching up to 6% of employees 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
Leave benefits
Hybrid in-office / work from home environment
Job Type: Full-time
$110,000 - $130,00 per year depending on years of experience and additional degrees
Life insurance
Paid time off/ 10 holidays a year
Parental leave
Schedule:
Monday to Friday, no weekend work, someday travel to Washington D.C a couple times a month.
Compensation Details:
$110,201-$130,280
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:
06/11/2026 - 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 at Labor Laws Posters.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Software Engineering with 8-10+ years of experience.
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics with 6 years of experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of software requirements definition and management, design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, SDLC, architecture, and documentation.
- Experience in an Agile software development environment and methodologies.
- Two years of program/project level experience of software design.
- Two years of experience working with software design and development teams.
- Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira and Confluence).
- Experience with source code tracking tools (Git, Bitbucket).
- Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance; US Citizenship required for employment.
- Ability to commute to Fredericksburg, VA or Dahlgren, VA (hybrid/in-office as required).
- Experience setting up software plans, development environments, and performance measurement (CPU, disk, network).
- Experience leading software design, coding, and testing.
- Familiarity with C++ or C#.
Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
Amentum Insights
What We Do
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.
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