Senior C/C++ Naval Software Engineer — Secret Clearance

Amentum; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking software engineering professionals to support Naval projects in Dahlgren, Virginia. This on-site role contributes to our Software Center of Excellence and supports modern DoW weapons and sensor systems for mission success.

You will work with a cross-functional team across multiple contracts, applying C and C++ development, Git, Jira, and static analysis, while embracing Agile, Scrum, and DevSecOps practices to deliver robust software for naval platforms.

Qualifications

• 1–10 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, engineering, or another applicable technical field, or equivalent experience in lieu of the education requirement.
• Familiarity with Agile Development.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact directly with customers and engineering personnel at all levels.
• Active Secret U.S. Government clearance. U.S. citizenship required to maintain Secret clearance.
• Valid REAL ID driver’s license and reliable transportation; occasional travel between local work sites.

Responsibilities

• Support Naval projects and programs by conducting software development within the SLBM weapon system.
• Collaborate with a Senior Amentum developer using Agile development principles.
• Demonstrate expertise in software requirements, architecture, and testing.
• Support modern weapon system software development, testing, and deployment processes.
• Utilize C, C++, Git, Jira, and static code analysis tools in development activities.
• Apply Agile, Scrum, and DevSecOps practices.
• Work on cross-functional teams with industry and government personnel.
• Meet established goals and program schedules.

Skills

C

C++

Agile development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, engineering

Tools

Git

Jira

Static code analysis

Job description

Amentum is seeking software engineering professionals to support Naval projects in Dahlgren, Virginia. This on-site role contributes to our Software Center of Excellence and supports modern DoW weapons and sensor systems for mission success.

You will work with a cross-functional team across multiple contracts, applying C and C++ development, Git, Jira, and static analysis, while embracing Agile, Scrum, and DevSecOps practices to deliver robust software for naval platforms.