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# Journeyman Software Engineer

- **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Issue Tracking Systems, Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Git, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket
- **Published:** May 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8911101/journeyman-software-engineer

## About the Role

Bachelor's Degree (in one of these in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or Related Field) and 3 years of experience or a Master's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or EE and 2 years' experience.

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. C++ proficiency.

Experience in an Agile software development environment and methodologies

Two years of program/project level experience of software design and:

Two years of experience performing detailed and complex software design and development meeting sub millisecond timing requirements.

Atlassian tool suites, Jira (for issue tracking) and Confluence (decision tracking);

Source code tracking tools (i.e. Git, Bitbucket)

Experience:

2-4 years (Required)

C++ or C# 2 years (Required)

## Description

We are looking for engineers to join our US Marine Corps advance technology development team. Are you a Software Engineer looking to be part of something that is truly unique - not just a job, but a mission? We are in search of an /computer science major, with 3 years or more experience to code, optimize and build updated code fixes for speed and efficiency in an R&D setting. 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.

Responsibilities:

To create code and fix defects using an Agile process for a complex component of this weapon system using the software development life and test cycle.

To measure the computer processing time usage and come up with better methods of disk space utilization, network loading and throughout.

To enable designing, coding and maintenance of software support tools and models.

Primary work locations will be in Fredericksburg, VA or Dahlgren, Va with occasional telecommute or travel opportunities. We are fun, collaborative, supportive and our goal is 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 in 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.


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