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# Entry Level Software Engineer

- **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Fredericksburg, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, DevOps, Graphical User Interface, IBM Rational Team Concert (Collaboration Tool), Issue Tracking Systems, Java GUIs, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Gitlab, Git, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9014131/entry-level-software-engineer

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics, with some relevant experience.

 - Active Secret-level US Government Security Clearance (US citizenship required to maintain clearance).

 - Proficiency in defining and managing software requirements, designing, coding, benchmarking, testing, debugging, and documenting within a software development lifecycle.

 - Ability to plan, perform, and lead efforts related to software design, coding, and testing.

 - Hands-on experience with Agile software development environments and methodologies.

 - Familiarity with Atlassian tool suites, including Jira (issue tracking) and Confluence (decision tracking).

 - Proficient use of source code versioning tools such as Git or Bitbucket.

 - Experience with C++ or C# (preferred).

 - Ability to commute to Fredericksburg and Dahlgren, VA (approximately 1 hour south of Washington D.C.).

 - Possession of a valid Real ID driver's license for access to customer sites, as well as reliable personal transportation (rideshare options like Uber/Lyft are not permitted), due to occasional travel requirements between local job sites.

## Description

Amentum is seeking skilled Software Engineers to become part of our US Navy Advanced Technology Development Team. The ideal candidate will design, optimize, and develop software to maximize performance and efficiency in an R&D-focused environment. This position is primarily based in Fredericksburg and Dahlgren, VA, with occasional opportunities for telecommuting and travel., Collaborate with the team and end-users to develop graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for in-house tools.

 - Create and implement software updates utilizing C++, Rational Team Concert, GitLab, and other DevOps tools.

 - Participate in and support test events, which may require occasional travel.


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