Software Engineer

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Dahlgren, VA, USA
In-Office
80K-100K Annually
Junior
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
The Software Engineer will develop software for Fire Control Systems, working with a USW team and reporting project status to leadership. Requires proficiency in various programming languages and tools with an active SECRET clearance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Amentum is seeking a dedicated results-oriented SW Developer to support NSWC Dahlgren H20. 

Software Engineer Responsibilities include:

  • Working with a small Undersea Warfare (USW) SW development team

  • Developing code for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Fire Control System

  • Meeting weekly with leadership to provide project status

  • Identifying and communicating development concerns to leadership

  • Working onsite at NSWC Dahlgren

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline and at least two (2) years of professional experience providing technical support in software requirement analysis, and designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software to include the following:

  • One or more of the following high-level computer languages: C/C++, Java, Ada

  • RedHat operating system, using standard UNIX/Linux tools and utilities 

  • Implementation of track modeling and time algorithms

  • Inter-process communications based on publish/subscribe and client server models using TCP/IP sockets

  • Must have an Active SECRET US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with design, development, and documentation of surface ship-related computer programs in high-order languages for microprocessor-based through medium scale computer systems environment, including experience with simulation systems, situational awareness systems and simulation systems that integrate with tactical systems.

  • Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively to provide sound design and development work product in conjunction with the efforts of engineering team leaders.

  • Demonstrated capability to utilize Agile-like software development methodology.

  • Demonstrated capability developing software in a multi-threaded/multi-process environment.

  • Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) in designing/documenting a software intensive object-oriented system.

  • Experience testing software code for multiple hardware configurations.

  • Experience using NetBeans Integrated Development Environment.

  • Experience with Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA).

  • Experience programming hardware drivers and firmware.

  • Experience using one or more of the following: VxWorks, Extensible Markup Language (XML), documenting software systems using HTML, Generic Data Extraction Analysis and Reduction (GeDEAR) framework.


       

Compensation Details:

$80K to $100K

       

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:

05/11/2026 - 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 engineering, science, or technical discipline
  • 2 years of professional experience in software development
  • Proficiency in C/C++, Java, or Ada
  • Experience with RedHat operating system and UNIX/Linux tools
  • Active SECRET US Government Clearance

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: Germantown, MD
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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