Software Engineer (Full-Stack/AI Focus)

Job description

Amentum Advanced Solutions is a performance unit of our Engineering & Technology (E&T) Line of Business. The Amentum Advanced Solutions specializes in the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities, including, as examples, wind tunnels (aerospace, automotive, and motorsports), rocket test stands, climatic chambers, jet engine test cells, acoustic chambers, altitude test facilities, captive trajectory systems, and nuclear facilities. Our projects span the automotive, motorsports, defense, nuclear, and aerospace markets. Recent clients include Audi, Boeing, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, Volkswagen, and many others in North America, Europe, and Asia. Responsibilities include : Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade software applications. Implement AI/ML data pipelines and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems for mission-critical workflows. Ensure all deliverables meet DOE compliance, security standards, and operational requirements. Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and cross-functional teams to support national security and customer objectives. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other Engineering Field with AI hands on experience 2+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack development (.NET, Python, React/Blazor) Proven experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, containerization (Docker), and CI/CD pipelines Experience with AI/ML integration, RAG systems, and data pipeline engineering (ETL, NiFi, Spark) Familiarity with secure/regulated environments (DOE compliance, IP whitelisting, secret management, audit-ready logging) Preferred: Active Q or TS-eligible security clearance ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION Software Development & Architecture: 50% (Designing full-stack applications, implementing CQRS, REST APIs, Blazor/React frontends, unit testing) Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering: 10% (containerization, CI/CD pipeline management, performance optimization, local first deployment, AWS/Azure integration) AI/ML & Data Pipeline Integration: 15% (Building RAG systems, ETL pipelines, data ingestion for ML models, spend tracking, OSINT integration) Security & Compliance: 15% (Implementing hardened security controls, DOE/agency compliance, SSM secret management, log sanitization, audit readiness) Cross-Functional Collaboration & Documentation: 10% (Working with security/infra teams, Agile workflows, technical documentation, code reviews) Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position Lifting: 0% Climbing: 0% Crawling: 0% Special clothing/equipment (wearing): 0% Unusual physical requirements: 0% High noise level: 1% Other: undefined Description of Work Environment Office environment Some travel may be involved to support client work 5-10% Other: Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks Laptop, dual monitors, development IDEs, cloud consoles, version control systems, Jira/DevOps tools Hand tools for occasional system maintenance ( Criticality of Attendance Overtime, regular days, off days: 5-10% Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: 1st Necessity for regular attendance: 100% Urgency for punctuality: 10%? Other Essential Functions: Participate in peer code reviews, contribute to technical documentation, support production debugging/incident response, and assist in onboarding or mentoring junior engineers as needed. Compensation Details: $80k - $110K The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 07/08/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .