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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.amentumcareers.com/jobs/R0170721

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field and 4 years of experience; OR a Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience.
 * Two (2) years of program/project-level experience in software design and development.
 * Two (2) years of experience performing detailed and complex software design and development meeting sub-millisecond timing requirements.
 * Experience working within an Agile software development environment and methodologies.
 * Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance. (At a minimum, must receive/be approved for an Interim Secret security clearance in order to start.) Note: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Three (3) or more years of C++ experience.

## Description

The Software Engineer will support the development of high-performance software, improve existing code for speed and efficiency, and assist with test bench and testing activities. The primary work location is Dahlgren, Virginia, with approximately 50% weekday travel, primarily to locations along the East Coast.

Software Engineer Responsibilities Include:

 * Create software and correct defects using an Agile development process throughout the software development lifecycle.
 * Develop, maintain, and optimize software supporting complex weapon system components.
 * Measure and analyze computer processing time and resource usage and develop improved methods for disk-space utilization, network loading, and throughput.
 * Design, code, and maintain software support tools and models.
 * Support test bench and testing activities within an R&D environment.
 * Apply comprehensive knowledge of software requirements, design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, architecture, and documentation.
 * Plan, perform, and support software design, coding, and testing activities.
 * Collaborate with technical teams on development projects and provide software engineering progress to R&D leadership.
 * Work effectively in a collaborative development environment and communicate technical information with team members and stakeholders.


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