Entry Level Software Developer

Amentum is seeking software engineering professionals with software development related education and/or experience to support software development & integration primarily in C/C++, Java, and shell scripting in support of Naval projects at Dahlgren, VA.

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. We are looking for individuals to join our team atmosphere that are eager to make a difference by solving complex  Digital Engineering challenges.

Apply your skills to the latest DoD weapons and sensor systems, modernizing the Navy and contributing to mission success. Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills and interact directly with customers and engineering personnel. 

Entry Level Software Developer Responsibilities Include:

• Applying your skills to the latest DoD weapons and sensor systems, modernizing the Navy and contributing to mission success.

• Interacting directly with customers and engineering personnel

• Supporting of Naval projects/programs and requires the ability to conduct C or C++ software development used within the weapon system. 

• Supporting a Senior Amentum developer in development using both Waterfall and Agile development principles.

• Performing analysis and problem-solving techniques in support of professional scientific/engineering work

• Working independently and with others within established teams, across organizations, to meet established goals within schedule driven timelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or other technical field or equivalent experience.

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance (at a minimum, must receive/be approved for an interim Secret security clearance in order to start) Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

• C/C++ and shell scripting experience

• Effective communication skills

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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 EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.