Software Engineer – Navy Launch Test Facilities R&D

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Software Engineer to support the U.S. Navy's launch test facilities Research and Development program, which tests U.S. Navy submarine and surface ship weapons systems. The position is based in Houston, TX, and is contingent upon contract award.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance complex software systems according to documented requirements, and debug and correct defects.
• Test software components against design requirements, document test results and run test procedures.
• Use appropriate software development and design methodologies, and contribute to design decisions such as hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse and COTS use.
• Analyze requirements to derive software design and performance requirements, and help define software strategies.
• Design or implement algorithms, database interfaces and queries, and integrate software into new or modified systems.
• Write or review software and system documentation, and recommend improvements to documentation and development standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• At least 6 years of software programming experience in complex engineering environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Travel of about 33% of working time, with field presence during installation, testing and commissioning.

Required skills

• Programming experience with FactoryTalk, LabVIEW and Studio 5000.
• Programming of PLCs, data acquisition systems and control systems.
• Time synchronization across different interfaces.
• Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Preferred: familiarity with U.S. Navy weapons system software and with Interface Control Documents and software requirements documents.

What we offer

• Salary range of $120,000 to $155,000.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.