Software Engineer 1

Amentum; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum in Hanover, MD is seeking a Software Engineer to join the DevOps team. You will contribute across the software development lifecycle, from requirements through deployment and operations, working with instructors, developers, and system administrators to deliver cyber training capabilities.

Ideal candidates bring experience with Python/JavaScript, CI/CD, Linux/Windows, and a desire to grow across the lifecycle in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum education aligned with degree requirements in CS/Software Engineering or related field.
• Experience contributing to software development, DevOps, or application support.
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages and OOP concepts.
• Exposure to Agile software development practices.
• Exposure to virtualization or container technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software applications across the lifecycle.
• Contribute to pipelines, automation, and data processing solutions.
• Support software development environments and deployment configurations.
• Collaborate with instructors, developers, system administrators, and other teams to improve training capabilities.
• Document software designs, configurations, and procedures.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Node.js

Go

React

Angular

CI/CD

Linux/Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Systems

Associate's degree + 2 years relevant experience

High school diploma/GED + 4 years relevant experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

If you want to be part of a dynamic team delivering cutting-edge cyber training solutions, this is the place for you. Amentum is seeking a Software Engineer to join the DevOps team in Hanover, MD. The team develops, deploys, and supports mission-focused cyber training solutions used across multiple locations. Team members work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment supporting the entire software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, software development, testing, deployment, infrastructure management, and operational support. Engineers work closely with instructors, developers, and system administrators to deliver reliable, realistic training capabilities. Unlike many software organizations where engineers are assigned to a single product or technology stack, members of the DevOps team contribute across a diverse portfolio of applications, services, and supporting infrastructure. This provides opportunities to build broad technical expertise while collaborating with teammates to deliver integrated solutions throughout the software development lifecycle.

This position is ideal for software engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, learning new technologies, and applying their skills across a diverse portfolio of software, infrastructure, and operational systems. you.

Work Schedule

The coursesbeing supported are active from 0700-1800 M-F. Contract core hours are 1000-1400. The DevOps team is flexible on arrival and departure time however there are occasions where one or more DevOps team members will be needed to support testing and maintenance before or after course hours.

Essential Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will assist in the development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software applications while building experience across the software development lifecycle under the guidance of senior engineers.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in developing, troubleshooting, testing, and maintaining software applications supporting cyber training environments.
• Assist with implementing technical solutions based on established requirements.
• Develop software components, scripts, APIs, and user interface enhancements under guidance.
• Support the operation and maintenance of software development pipelines.
• Assist with application deployment and environment configuration.
• Contribute to databases, scripts, automation, and data processing solutions.
• Support the creation and maintenance of realistic cyber training environments and simulations.
• Perform software testing, debugging, validation, and analysis of results.
• Document software designs, configurations, processes, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with instructors, developers, system administrators, and other technical teams to improve training capabilities.
• Recommend improvements to applications and workflows.
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages and object-oriented software development concepts.
• Familiarity with Linux or Windows operating systems.
• Exposure to Agile software development practices.
• Exposure to virtualization or container technologies is desirable.

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI with Poly

Minimum Education & Years of Experience

Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

OR Associate's degree (or 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in a computer-related field) and two (2) years of relevant experience;

OR High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate has experience contributing to software development, DevOps, or application support activities and a desire to expand their knowledge across the software development lifecycle.

Team members may initially bring deeper experience in areas such as user interfaces, backend services, infrastructure, automation, or deployment. These areas represent technical strengths rather than separate roles. Engineers are expected to expand their skills across the full software development and deployment lifecycle.

Role Expectations

• Develops familiarity with team applications, services, and deployment processes.
• Implements software changes with guidance from senior engineers.
• Builds foundational skills across development, testing, and deployment activities. Write maintainable code and supporting documentation, contributing across multiple projects.

All team members are expected to develop familiarity with the team's full portfolio of applications, products, services, and supporting infrastructure.

Preferred experience includes coursework, internships, personal projects, or professional experience with one or more of the following

• Developing software using modern programming languages and frameworks such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, Go, React, Angular, or similar technologies.
• Developing or supporting web applications, backend services, APIs, or databases using SQL or NoSQL technologies.
• Software development practices including source control, automated testing, and debugging.
• Linux or Windows operating systems, scripting, virtualization, container technologies, or cloud-native concepts.
• Automation, CI/CD, or DevOps tools through academic, personal, or professional experience.

Successful team members will

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Collaborate effectively with teammates.
• Produce maintainable, well-documented code.
• Grow technical knowledge across the software development lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with technical team members.
• Adapt to changing priorities and mission needs.

Other Responsibilities

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details

$140,000 - $190,000

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

09/28/2026 - 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.

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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.