Senior Software Engineer

Amentum•Fredericksburg, VA

19d•$110,000 - $13,000•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 6 years experience beyond a Master's degree or 8 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. To create 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. To set 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. To plan the future design environment for coding and maintenance of software support tools and models. 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. No clearance required to apply, but requires a SECRET clearance to start Security clearance: ability to obtain a secret (no clearance required to apply). US Citizenship is required for employment. About Amentum: Amentum is a leading global provider of technical and engineering services to government and commercial customers. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges in the defense, intelligence, and civilian markets. With 50,000 employees worldwide, we leverage our extensive experience, cutting-edge technology, and proven processes to provide exceptional value to our customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (in one of these: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Electronics Engineering and Software Engineering) with 8-10 or more years of experience. A master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics with 6 years of experience 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)
Experience: 2-4 years (Required)
Ability to Commute: to Fredericksburg, VA or Dahlgren, VA (1 hour south of Washington D.C.)

Nice To Haves

C++ or C# familiarity (Preferred)

Responsibilities

To create 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.
To set 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.
To plan the future design environment for coding and maintenance of software support tools and models.

Benefits

Industry leading benefits
401k % pay per period plan, matching up to 6% of employees contributions (Roth or traditional)
Pregnancy and parental leave up to 10 weeks
Growth opportunities
Wellness programs and Company Discounts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums and related expenses (HDHP, PPOs, regular HMOs, preventative medical plans).
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Leave benefits
Hybrid in-office / work from home environment
Paid time off/ 10 holidays a year
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance