Software Tester (Travel)

Amentum - Fredericksburg, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Fredericksburg, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Amentum is seeking a Software Tester to join their USN advanced technology development team in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The role involves coding, optimizing, and building software for speed and efficiency in a research and development setting. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with a team of developers and government customers, focusing on software testing and process improvements while maintaining a hands-on approach to development.

Responsibilities

• Testing adjustments of software graphical user interfaces for local tools with the team of developers.
• Testing software to ensure the goal of the fix was successfully met.
• Supporting software development/updates using C++, Rational Team Concert, GitLab, and other DevOps tools.
• Supporting test events by traveling two (2) weeks out of the month.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, or Physics with entry-level experience.
• Knowledge of software requirements, design, code, benchmark testing, debugging, software development lifecycle, architecture, and documentation.
• Background in simulation or programming at the university level.
• Experience in an Agile software development environment and familiarity with Agile methodologies is helpful.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• 401K with match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Growth opportunities and career progression
• Various company discounts
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible Holidays
• Parental Leave