Entry-Level Software Engineer — C++, GUI, Agile R&D

Amentum; Virginia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Wellness initiatives

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Amentum is seeking Software Engineers to design, develop, and optimize software for US Navy advanced tech programs. Based mainly in Fredericksburg and Dahlgren, VA, with occasional telecommuting and travel.

You will work on GUI development for internal tools, using C++, Java, and C# while employing DevOps tools like Jira, Confluence, GitLab, and Rational Team Concert. Active Secret clearance and travel readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, CS or physics with hands-on experience.
• Active Secret clearance; US citizenship required for clearance.
• Experience across all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, coding, benchmarking, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Proven ability to plan, perform, and lead software design, coding, and testing efforts.
• Experience in Agile software development environments using Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence) for issue tracking and decision records.
• Proficient with version control tools such as Git or Bitbucket.
• Experience with C++, C#, and Java (preferred).
• Willingness to commute regularly to Fredericksburg and Dahlgren, VA.
• Possession of a valid Real ID driver’s license for site access.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for internal tools.
• Create, implement, and enhance software using C++, Rational Team Concert, GitLab, and other DevOps tools.
• Support and participate in test events, with occasional travel as needed.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Agile methodologies

Git/Bitbucket

Jira

Confluence

Object-oriented programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics

Tools

Rational Team Concert

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

Amentum is seeking Software Engineers to design, develop, and optimize software for US Navy advanced tech programs. Based mainly in Fredericksburg and Dahlgren, VA, with occasional telecommuting and travel.

You will work on GUI development for internal tools, using C++, Java, and C# while employing DevOps tools like Jira, Confluence, GitLab, and Rational Team Concert. Active Secret clearance and travel readiness are required.