Journeyman Software Developer - SECRET

Amentum; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Amentum is seeking software engineers to join a US Marine Corps advanced technology development team. You will be a software engineer with a CS background, 3+ years of experience, and focus on speed and efficiency in an R&D environment.

Primary work location is Fredericksburg, VA or Dahlgren, VA with occasional telecommute or travel. No clearance required to apply, but a SECRET clearance is required to start. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• US Citizen and bachelor’s degree in CS/math/engineering or related field, with 3+ years of software experience or a master’s with 2+ years.
• Experience in software design and development meeting tight timing requirements and SDLC.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance; no clearance required to apply.

Responsibilities

• Create code and fix defects in an Agile process for a weapon-system component.
• Measure processing time, optimize storage, network load and throughput for the DoD program.
• Design, code and maintain software support tools, testing and models.
• Work on site in Fredericksburg, VA or Dahlgren, VA with some telecommute/travel.
• Collaborate with government customers in integrated teams.

Skills

Agile dev practices

C++ / C#

Performance optimization

Git / Bitbucket

Jira / Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Math/Engineering

Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

We are looking for engineers to join our US Marine Corps advance technology development team. Are you a Software Engineer looking to be part of something that is truly unique - not just a job, but a mission? We are in search of a computer science major, with 3 years or more experience with software code, optimize and build updated code fixes for speed and efficiency in an R&D setting. This position has a key responsibility in running a test bench lab and ensuring testing is smooth. Amentum is the next generation of high-speed technology leadership to protect our nation, and the environments needed to support them. We need you to join us on the ground floor of some of the latest programs.

Responsibilities

• To create code and fix defects using an Agile process for a complex component of this weapon system using the software development life and test cycle.
• To measure the computer processing time usage and come up with better methods of storage space utilization, network loading and process throughput for the DoD Program Office.
• To enable designing, coding and maintenance of software support tools, testing and models.
• Primary work location will be in Fredericksburg, VA or Dahlgren, VA (with occasional telecommute or travel opportunities.) We are fun, collaborative, supportive and our goal is to find great people who want to stay hands on in development yet have input in process improvements. We work hand in hand with the government customers in integrated teams. We take care of our people and joining Amentum means you are not joining one contract but a team of many contracts, providing unique job security.
• No clearance required to apply, but the position requires a SECRET clearance to start. US Citizenship is required.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading global provider of technical and engineering services to government and commercial customers. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges in the defense, intelligence, and civilian markets. With 50,000 employees worldwide, we leverage our extensive experience, cutting-edge technology, and proven processes to provide exceptional value to our customers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Comprehensive knowledge in definition and management of software requirements, design, code, benchmark testing, debugging, software development lifecycle, architecture, and documentation. Plans, performs, and software design, coding, and testing.

Minimum Requirements

• US Citizen AND Bachelor’s Degree (in one of these in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or Related Field) and 3 years of experience or Masters in one of these degrees and 2 years of experience.
• Two years of program/project level experience of software design and:
• Two years of experience performing detailed and complex software design and development meeting sub millisecond timing requirements;
• Security clearance: ability to obtain a secret (no clearance required to apply).
• US Citizenship is required for employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• C++ or C# 2 years (Preferred)
• Experience in an Agile software development environment and methodologies
• Atlassian tool suites, Jira (for issue tracking) and Confluence (decision tracking);
• Source code tracking tools (i.e. Git, Bitbucket)

Compensation Details

$90,000-$140,000

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 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

09/25/2026 - 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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