Entry Level Software Engineer/Software Tester

Amentum•Dahlgren, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Amentum is seeking Software Engineers to join their USN advanced technology development team. The role involves coding, optimizing, and building software for speed and efficiency in an R&D setting. The primary work location will be in Fredericksburg or Dahlgren, VA, with occasional telecommuting or travel opportunities. The position requires developing graphical user interfaces for local tools with user input, creating software updates using C++, Rational Team Concert, GitLab, and other DevOps tools, and supporting test events through travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, and/or Physics with entry-level experience.
Active Secret US Government Clearance.
Knowledge in definition and management of software requirements, design, code, benchmark testing, debugging, software development lifecycle, architecture, and documentation.
Plans, performs, and leads software design, coding, and testing.
Experience in an Agile software development environment and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
Familiarity with Atlassian tool suites, Jira (for issue tracking) and Confluence (decision tracking).
Familiarity with source code tracking tools (i.e. Git, Bitbucket).
Ability to commute to Fredericksburg or Dahlgren, VA.
Candidates must maintain a valid Real ID driver’s license required for access to customer site.
Candidates must have access to reliable transportation (rideshare options such as Uber, Lyft etc. are not permitted) as this position requires occasional travel between local worksites during the week.

Nice To Haves

C++ or C# experience.

Responsibilities

Developing graphical user interfaces for local tools with the team of users.
Developing software updates using C++, Rational Team Concert, GitLab and other DevOps tools.
Supporting test events through travel opportunities.