Entry Level Software Engineer

Entry Level Software Engineer-1

Amentum is looking for software engineers to join our USN advanced technology development team. The role involves coding, optimizing and building software for speed and efficiency in an R&D setting. Primary work location will be in Fredericksburg or Dahlgren, VA with occasional telecommute or travel opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop graphical user interfaces for local tools with the team of users.
• Develop software updates using C++, Rational Team Concert, Git Lab and other Dev Ops tools.
• Support test events through travel opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, and/or Physics with entry‑level experience.
• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. US Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret clearance.
• Knowledge of defining and managing software requirements, design, code, benchmark testing, debugging, software development lifecycle, architecture, and documentation.
• Plan, perform, and lead software design, coding, and testing.
• Experience in an Agile software development environment and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tool suites, Jira and Confluence.
• Experience with source code tracking tools (e.g., Git, Bitbucket).
• Proficiency in C++ or C# (Preferred).
• Ability to commute to Fredericksburg or Dahlgren, VA (1 hour south of Washington D.C.).
• Must maintain a valid Real r’s license and reliable transportation; rideshare options are not permitted due to occasional travel requirements.

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Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing