Naval Software Simulation Developer

Amentum; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Software Simulation Engineer in Virginia, MN. Responsibilities include supporting hardware/software integration, preparing software deliveries, and managing configuration on UNIX/LINUX and Windows platforms. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields with 5 years of experience in software integration. An Active SECRET US Government Clearance is required. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The compensation is competitive, ranging from $110,000 to $130,000.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with software integration for large embedded systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Configuration Management disciplines.
• Active SECRET US Government Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware/software integration efforts.
• Conduct independent assessments of software development.
• Prepare software deliveries and perform configuration management.

Skills

Software integration

Configuration Management

C/C++

Java

Scripting languages

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields

Tools

MS Office products (Word, Access, Project, PowerPoint)

GIT

Job description

Software Simulation Engineer Responsibilities

• 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, identifying risks, and working 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/LINUX tools 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 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

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.