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# Junior Software Developer

- **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/8C46A79C84094EB3A777B878F3D74836/job/

## About the Role

* 0-5 years of experience
 * Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and have a valid driver's license.
 * Contract Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, engineering, or other applicable technical field or have equivalent experience to substitute for the education requirement.
 * Effective communication skills
 * Ability to perform analysis and problem-solving techniques in support of professional scientific/engineering work.
 * Ability to work independently and with others within established teams, across organizations, to meet established goals within schedule driven timelines.
 * Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive on and off base., * Experience across multiple languages, such as C, C++, Java, and Python and some math background is a plus

## Description

Amentum is seeking software engineering professionals with software development related education and/or experience to support software development & integration in C++, C, Java, or Python in support of Naval projects at Dahlgren, VA.

You will be part of our growing systems & software engineering team and contribute to our diverse skillsets across multiple software contracts in support of our Software Center of Excellence. We are looking for individuals to join our team atmosphere that are eager to make a difference by solving complex Digital Engineering challenges.

Apply your skills to the latest DoD weapons and sensor systems, modernizing the Navy and contributing to mission success. Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills and interact directly with customers and engineering personnel.

The work location for this position is on-site in Dahlgren, Virginia where we have provided support to the customer for over 50 years!

Responsibilities

 * Software development across C, C+, or Java and potentially Python.
 * This position is in support of Naval projects/programs and requires the ability to conduct software development used within the Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) weapon system.
 * Individuals will primarily support a Senior Amentum developer in development using Agile development principles.


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