Infrastructure Engineer

Amentum company; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking systems engineering professionals to support Navy and Marine Corps programs at Dahlgren, VA and Quantico, VA. You will join our growing systems and software engineering team and contribute to MBSE, DOORS, and diverse contracts across Centers of Excellence.

The role emphasizes Agile software infrastructure support, trade studies, and problem solving in a dynamic environment; some telecommuting may be available depending on project needs, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of experience with C, C++, and/or Assembly.
• Active Secret US Government Clearance required (US citizenship needed).
• Preferred: Embedded Systems, MBSE, DOORS, and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Provide Software and Software Infrastructure support to Navy projects in an Agile environment.
• Perform trade studies to identify directions for infrastructure improvements.
• Leverage MBSE and DOORS for information cataloging.

Skills

C

C++

Assembly

Embedded Systems

Tools

DOORS

Docker

Job description

Amentum is seeking systems engineering professionals with related education and/or experience to support systems and software development in support of the Navy and Marine Corps at Dahlgren, VA and Quantico, VA.

You will be part of our growing systems & software engineering team and contribute to our diverse skillsets across multiple contracts in support of our Centers of Excellence. We are looking for individuals to join our team atmosphere that are eager to make a difference by solving complex Digital Engineering challenges.

The degree of telecommuting availability varies with each position and customer. Schedule is predominantly a standard workday but at times flexibility may be required to support a surge effort or event. Some travel may be required.

Infrastructure Engineer Responsibility Include:

• Provide Software and Software Infrastructure support to Navy Projects in an Agile environment.
• Perform trade studies to identify direction on infrastructure improvements.
• Leverage MBSE and IBM DOORS for the cataloging of information.

Minimum Requirements:

• 0 to 3 years of experience with C, C++, and/or Assembly
• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Embedded Systems Development
• OS skills
• MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering) and modeling
• DOORS (Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements System)
• Docker
• Trade Studies

Compensation Details:

US: 80,000 to $120,000

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:

09/03/2026 - 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.

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