Amentum

defense

JourneymanSoftwareEngineer

$90–0k Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States; Dahlgren, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Journeyman Software Engineer at Amentum. Skills: C++, Agile, Software development, Debugging. Create code. Fix defects using Agile process”

What You'll Achieve.

Build updated code fixes for speed and efficiency; Meet sub millisecond timing requirements

Industry & Context.

defense
Problems you'll solve

Optimization

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to commute to Fredericksburg, VA or Dahlgren, VA, Requires a SECRET clearance to start, US Citizenship is required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or Related Field, 3 years of experience, Master's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or EE, 2 years' experience, Comprehensive knowledge in definition and management of software requirements, Comprehensive knowledge in design, Comprehensive knowledge in code, Comprehensive knowledge in benchmark testing, Comprehensive knowledge in debugging, Comprehensive knowledge in software development lifecycle, Comprehensive knowledge in architecture, Comprehensive knowledge in documentation, Plans, performs, and lead software design, Plans, performs, and lead software coding, Plans, performs, and lead software testing, C++ proficiency, Experience in an Agile software development environment, Experience in Agile methodologies, Two years of program/project level experience of software design, Two years of experience performing detailed and complex software design, Two years of experience performing complex software development meeting sub millisecond timing requirements, Ability to obtain a secret clearance, US Citizenship is required

Nice to Have

Atlassian tool suites, Jira, Confluence, Source code tracking tools, Git, Bitbucket

What You'll Do.

Fix defects using Agile process

Measure computer processing time usage

Optimize disk space utilization

Optimize network loading

Design software support tools

Code software support tools

Maintain software support tools

Design software models

Maintain software models

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work hand in hand with government customers; Work in integrated teams; Collaborative environment

Full Job 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. **No clearance is required to apply, but requires a SECRET clearance to start. US Citizenship is required.** **About Amentum:** Amentum is a leading global provider of technical and engineering services to government and commercial customers. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges in the defense, intelligence, and civilian markets. With 50,000 employees worldwide, we leverage our extensive experience, cutting-edge technology, and proven processes to provide exceptional value to our custom

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