Software Engineer

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Amentum is seeking a dedicated results-oriented SW Developer to support NSWC Dahlgren H20. 

Software Engineer Responsibilities include:

• Working with a small Undersea Warfare (USW) SW development team

• Developing code for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Fire Control System

• Meeting weekly with leadership to provide project status

• Identifying and communicating development concerns to leadership

• Working onsite at NSWC Dahlgren

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline and at least 5- 7 + years of professional experience providing technical support in software requirement analysis, and designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software to include the following:

• One or more of the following high-level computer languages: C/C++, Java, Ada

• RedHat operating system, using standard UNIX/Linux tools and utilities 

• Implementation of track modeling and time algorithms

• Inter-process communications based on publish/subscribe and client server models using TCP/IP sockets

• Must have an Active SECRET US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design, development, and documentation of surface ship-related computer programs in high-order languages for microprocessor-based through medium scale computer systems environment, including experience with simulation systems, situational awareness systems and simulation systems that integrate with tactical systems.

• Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively to provide sound design and development work product in conjunction with the efforts of engineering team leaders.

• Demonstrated capability to utilize Agile-like software development methodology.

• Demonstrated capability developing software in a multi-threaded/multi-process environment.

• Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) in designing/documenting a software intensive object-oriented system.

• Experience testing software code for multiple hardware configurations.

• Experience using NetBeans Integrated Development Environment.

• Experience with Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA).

• Experience programming hardware drivers and firmware.

• Experience using one or more of the following: VxWorks, Extensible Markup Language (XML), documenting software systems using HTML, Generic Data Extraction Analysis and Reduction (GeDEAR) framework.

       

Compensation Details:

$120K to $140K

       

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:

04/29/2026 - 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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