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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc. - **Location:** Aiken, SC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Software Debugging, Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, DOORS (Software), Information Technology, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.amentumcareers.com/jobs/R0162664 ## About the Role * Knowledge of the academic as well as the practical aspects of Software Engineering is required. Ongoing technical development in Software Engineering is required. * Demonstrated experience working in IBM DOORS Next Generation with system architecture and environmental development capabilities is required. * Proficiency in writing and maintaining Software Requirement Specification documentation is required. * Demonstrates an applied understanding of computer languages, software development fundamentals/methodology and database infrastructure. * Demonstrates programming skills that include analyzing information, software design, requirements, testing, documentation, problem solving, debugging and software development fundamentals/methodology. * Understands and applies advanced knowledge of discipline's standard theories, concepts, principles and techniques; has working knowledge of standard software engineering practices and applications. * Demonstrate proficiency and experience necessary to develop moderately complex software. * Demonstrates ability to utilize software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, change management, scanning, and debuggers in the software development process. * Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision to complete projects in a timely manner, make time for unplanned assignments and adapt to changing priorities. * Candidate must demonstrate 15 or more years' experience in software engineering related positions, including a minimum of 10 years' experience on Department of Energy projects. * Candidate must demonstrate experience participating in systems engineering teams, with responsibilities including software engineering and program development to support systems engineering initiatives. * Candidate must be able to work independently and within a multi-discipline team. * Occasional travel is required. * Due to the nature of the work must be a US Citizen Education: Bachelor's degree in an IT related discipline (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Technology. Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) with 10 years proven performance in related assignments; or Associate Degree in IT related discipline (e.g. Information Technology, Computer Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) with 12 years proven performance in related assignment(s). For a non-IT related degree additional years of experience are required. 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