This position is contingent upon the identification of a candidate whose expertise meets our strategic needs, at which point a dedicated, funded opening will be established. We are proactively seeking a standout professional for whom we will finalize a formal role.
Software Test Engineer (Mid-Level) - SOA C3
Location: Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time
Security Clearance: U.S. Secret
Job Summary:
Amentum is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Mid-Level Software Test Engineer to support the SOA C3 application testing mission. In this role, you will perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing across complex software modules that directly support warfighter readiness. You will collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and Agile team members to identify defects, validate software fixes, refine requirements, and ensure high-quality software delivery. Leveraging your experience with C#, ASP.NET, Blazor, Kubernetes, and containerized environments, you will help evaluate system behavior and maintain traceability throughout the development lifecycle. Amentum is seeking a test engineer who brings strong analytical skills, solid testing fundamentals, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic Agile environment. Prior familiarity with ISDS applications is highly valued, as is a commitment to continuously improving testing processes and outcomes.
Essential Responsibilities:
Perform functional and regression testing.
Develop test cases and scripts.
Log defects and collaborate with developers.
Highly detail-oriented with strong documentation habits.
Strong analytical ability to troubleshoot complex defects.
Effective communicator able to collaborate with developers and analysts.
Comfortable interpreting and validating requirements/user stories.
Ability to contribute to test automation.
Minimum Requirements:
Active Secret US government security clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to maintain a Secret clearance.
3+ years software testing.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
ISDS testing experience.
ISTQB certification.
Experience creating test plans and traceability matrices.
Strong understanding of Agile testing processes.
Compensation Details:
$85,000 - $110,000
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:
09/02/2026 - 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
- Active Secret U.S. government security clearance
- U.S. citizenship required to maintain the Secret clearance
- 3+ years of software testing experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- ISDS testing experience
- ISTQB certification
- Experience creating test plans and traceability matrices
- Strong understanding of Agile testing processes
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.
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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.
