Journeyman Software Process Engineer

Amentum•Dahlgren, VA

8d•$85,201 - $115,280•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for engineers to join our US Navy emerging technologies foundational software team. Are you an Electrical or Software Engineer looking to be part of something that is truly groundbreaking? We are in search of an engineer with 4 years experience beyond a Master's degree or 2 years beyond a Bachelor's degree to set up the software plans and systems for a future long term project that will stand up during your tenure in the role. Amentum is the next generation of high-speed technology leadership to protect our nation, and the environments needed to support them. We need you to join us on the ground floor of some of the latest programs. Primary work location will be in Fredericksburg, VA or Dahlgren, Va with occasional telecommute or travel opportunities. We are fun, collaborative, supportive and our goal is to to find great people who want to stay hands on in development yet have input in process improvements. We work hand in hand with the government customers on integrated teams. We take care of our people and joining Amentum means you are not joining one contract but a team of many contracts, providing job security. Journeyman Software Process Engineer – SECRET Responsibilities include: Creating the planning setup, software structure and development environment for future coding and defect resolution using an Agile process for a complex component of this weapon system using the software development life and test cycle. Setting up up structures for how to measure the computer processing time usage and come up with better methods of disk space utilization, network loading and throughout. Planning the future design environment for coding and maintenance of software support tools and models.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (in one of these: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering and Software Engineering.) A master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics can also qualify.
Comprehensive knowledge in definition and management of software requirements, design, code, benchmark testing, debugging, software development lifecycle, architecture, and documentation.
Plans, performs, and lead software design, coding, and testing.
Experience in an Agile software development environment and methodologies
Two years of program/project level experience of software design and:
Two years of experience working with software design and development teams;
Atlassian tool suites, Jira (for issue tracking) and Confluence (decision tracking);
Source code tracking tools (i.e. Git, Bitbucket)
Ability to Commute: to Fredericksburg, VA or Dahlgren, VA (1 hour south of Washington D.C.)
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.
Experience: 2-4 years (Required)

Nice To Haves

C++ or C# familiarity (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Creating the planning setup, software structure and development environment for future coding and defect resolution using an Agile process for a complex component of this weapon system using the software development life and test cycle.
Setting up up structures for how to measure the computer processing time usage and come up with better methods of disk space utilization, network loading and throughout.
Planning the future design environment for coding and maintenance of software support tools and models.

Benefits

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.