Junior Software Developer

Job Summary

Amentum is seeking Software Engineering professionals with software development related education and/or experience to support software development, integration, and testing in support of Dahlgren, VA. This position will be on-site at the Dahlgren, VA office as well as occasionally tasking in Fredericksburg, VA, as tasking requires. The ideal candidate needs to be able to get to either location within 30 minutes, with ability to drive to these required locations.

You will be part of our growing systems & software engineering team and contribute to our diverse skillsets across multiple contracts in support of our Centers of Excellence.

• Upgrade a USMC weapon system. Periodic testing will take place using actual hardware in the on-site Naval lab.
• Solve complex Digital Engineering challenges.
• Apply your skills to the latest DoD weapons and sensor systems.
• Modernize the Navy and contribute to mission success.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, engineering, or other technical field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience or related education/training and experience with C++ and RHEL 6.10 or RHEL 8/9.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET US Government Clearance. US Citizenship is required to obtain SECRET Clearance.

$75,000 to $105,000.

• 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.

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, age, ancestry, 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.

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