Senior Naval Software Engineer

Amentum

Dahlgren (VA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+
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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
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Dahlgren, VA is seeking Software Engineers to join our growing team, supporting Naval projects on-site. You will contribute to the Software Center of Excellence, using C, C++, Java, or Python to tackle complex Digital Engineering challenges and modernize Navy systems.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of software development experience, a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 10+ years of relevant software development experience.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field; equivalent experience acceptable.
  • Security Clearance: Must obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance (US citizenship required).
  • Other: Valid driver’s license and ability to drive on/off base as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Perform software development in C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Support senior developers in advancing software capabilities for defense systems following Agile principles.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain software solutions for Naval projects.
  • Work within established timelines to meet project goals.

Skills

C
C++
Java
Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field

Tools

Git
Jenkins

Job description

Amentum in Dahlgren, VA is seeking Software Engineers to join our growing team, supporting Naval projects on-site. You will contribute to the Software Center of Excellence, using C, C++, Java, or Python to tackle complex Digital Engineering challenges and modernize Navy systems.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of software development experience, a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.

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