Full-Time

Entry Level Software Engineer

Posted on 4/18/2025

Amentum

Amentum

10,001+ employees

Provides mission-critical support services globally

No salary listed

Entry

Dahlgren, VA, USA

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
C/C++
Requirements
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • Active Secret Clearance

Amentum provides essential support services to both government and private sector clients, focusing on critical areas such as nuclear, defense, and infrastructure. The company offers a range of services including operations, maintenance, protection, and support for important programs. Amentum works with a variety of clients, from government agencies to commercial organizations, to help them achieve their most important missions. Its business model is based on long-term contracts and partnerships, generating revenue through service agreements and project-based work. Amentum stands out from its competitors by operating in sectors that demand high safety standards and operational excellence, and it is also engaged in partnerships, like the one with UiPath, to incorporate robotic process automation into its services. The goal of Amentum is to ensure the success of its clients' critical missions while maintaining high ethical standards.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Germantown, Maryland

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for SMRs offers opportunities for Amentum's environmental assessment services.
  • Growing interest in cybersecurity aligns with Amentum's partnership with Cardiff University.
  • Expansion of LEO satellite networks complements Amentum's collaboration with Rivada.

What critics are saying

  • Sale of Rapid Solutions business may affect Amentum's engineering capabilities.
  • Involvement in SMR projects exposes Amentum to nuclear energy regulatory challenges.
  • LEO satellite network integration may face technological and operational challenges.

What makes Amentum unique

  • Amentum specializes in mission-critical support services for government and private sectors.
  • The company focuses on long-term contracts and partnerships for stable revenue.
  • Amentum collaborates with UiPath for robotic process automation, enhancing service offerings.

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Amentum and The University of Manchester Expand Strategic Partnership on World-Changing Technologies

CHANTILLY, VA., April 17, 2025 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, has expanded its collaboration with The University of Manchester to drive advances in materials science, robotics, digitalisation, energy and social impact.

World Nuclear News
Apr 8th, 2025
ČEZ selects Amentum to support SMR programme

ČEZ has now selected Amentum to deliver environmental impact assessment (EIA) reports relating to proposals for Rolls-Royce SMRs at Temelin and Tušimice, a coal-fired power station which is due for decommissioning.

World Business Outlook
Mar 18th, 2025
Amentum Appoints Corhyn Parr as VP of International Business Development

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, on March 18, 2025, announced the appointment of Corhyn Parr as Vice President of International Business Development.

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