Naval Software Simulation Developer

Amentum; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Software Simulation Engineer to enhance modeling and simulation design for Integrated Air and Missile Defense systems. You will contribute to hardware/software integration, development environments, and toolchains, ensuring high-quality software releases.

The role requires strong CM knowledge, 5 years of embedded software integration experience, proficiency in C/C++, and experience with GIT and Windows/UNIX environments. Active SECRET clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Math or related field.
• Strong CM knowledge and release management experience.
• 5 years of software integration for embedded weapon/combat system with CM disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware/software integration efforts.
• Conduct independent assessments of software development and data models.
• Support integration, troubleshooting, and deployment of emulators/simulators.
• Participate in reviews, technical interchange meetings, and software life-cycle activities.
• Provide regular status to leadership, identify risks, and work proactively.
• Prepare software deliveries, Version Description or delivery documents, and CM material.
• Perform CM on UNIX/LINUX platforms using UNIX/LINUX tools.
• Modify systems on Windows; build and distribute software including build procedures, QA checks, and CM processes.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Scripting languages

XML

Object-oriented development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or related field

Tools

GIT

MS Office

Job description

Join Amentum as a Software Simulation Engineer and play a role in improving our modeling and simulation design! Be a part of developing what comes next for our military and spearheading changes in our communication methods for Integrated Air and Missile Defense.

Software Simulation Engineer Responsibilities Includes:

• Supporting hardware/software integration efforts.
• Conducting independent assessments of software development and related data models
• Supporting integration, troubleshooting, and deployment of emulators/simulators.
• Participating in internal/external reviews, technical interchange meetings, working groups, and software life-cycle activities.
• Providing regular status to leadership, identify risks, and work proactively.
• Preparing software deliveries, Version Description or delivery Documents, and other configuration management related material.
• Performing configuration management on UNIX/ LINUX based platforms using UNIX/LINUXtools and utilities.
• Performing system configuration/modification on Windows; Performing system compiles, builds, and distribution of software that includes developing: Build procedures; Quality Assurance check procedures; Configuration Item tracking processes; and CR management processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Shall have a demonstrated knowledge of the Configuration Management (CM) disciplines associated with the control of software source code, environments and reproducibility principles, and the principles of Change Control Management, Identification Management, and Release Management, and experience using MS Office products (Word, Access, Project, and PowerPoint).
• Five (5) years of experience with software integration for a large software embedded system such as a weapon system or combat system including all of the following: Software identification, change control, auditing, status accounting, system compile and build, software release management, and software release distribution; Using code management tools for LINUX applications such as GIT
• Must have an Active SECRET US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cross-program SIM-to-SIM integration and testing, including HWIL and HLA.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in software end-to-end testing and/or HWIL testing
• Strong background in simulator/emulator design, development, and use for integration and V&V.
• Knowledge of software architectures, combat or fire control software, requirements development, RF communications, and TCP/IP implementations.
• Experience developing procedures, specifications, and non-conformance documentation.
• Familiarity with C, C++, Java, scripting languages, XML, and object-oriented development.
• Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary technical coordination.

Compensation Details:

US: $110,000 to $130,000

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:

05/07/2026 - 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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