Software Engineer Senior

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Cocoa Beach, FL, USA
In-Office
135K-145K Annually
Senior level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Design, develop, test, and maintain software for range systems; produce documentation; lead technical proposals and maintenance releases; perform Level 1-3 testing; support technical teams and provide project status to management.
Summary Generated by Built In

Amentum is seeking a Software Engineer Senior to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC).

Essential Functions:

  • Participates in designing, developing, troubleshooting and analyzing software programs for new and existing systems

  • Develops/modifies documentation of new or existing program, as required

  • Conduct/support complex Level 1, 2, and 3 testing to qualify systems for Range operations

  • Provides feedback and reports to management on the status of each project supporting

  • Leads technical proposals as well as software maintenance release efforts including estimating, planning, and scheduling

  • Supports the efforts of all technical support personnel for assigned projects

  • Additional duties as assigned

Required Skills:

  • Effective communication skills with demonstrated capability to brief project information to management and customers

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Strong organizational and time management skills to balance, plan, prioritize and execute projects

  • Ability to work within a dynamic, fast paced environment with time constraints

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Science or related science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) field or equivalent to of education and related experience.

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering.

  • Experience working with Windows and Linux (RedHat and GNU) based computer systems and components

  • Experience working with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript)

  • Experience working with design and coding languages

  • Experience working with virtualized systems (VMware)

  • Current Security+ CE certification or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of start date

  • The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship

  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License required

  • Some travel may be required (less than 10%)

  • The ability to lift 30 lbs

       

Compensation Details:

$135,000-$145,000 annually

       

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:

08/12/2026 - 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related STEM field or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience
  • Experience with Windows and Linux (RedHat and GNU) based systems
  • Experience with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript)
  • Experience with design and coding languages
  • Experience with virtualized systems (VMware)
  • Current Security+ CE certification or ability to obtain within six months
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs
  • Flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or weekends
  • Some travel may be required (less than 10%)
  • Effective communication, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
18,261 Employees

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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