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Software Engineer

Amentum
Huntsville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jan 2026

About the role

Software Engineer - (ADV000CJ1) 

Your Impact:

 

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you.

A Place Where You Belong

People are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

The key purpose of the position is to plan and perform software development and integration activities in support of the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS), Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL) Hardware-in-the-Loop facility (HWIL), and multiple Software Development Facilities (SDFs) that will be used to verify the integrated avionics system for the Space Launch System (SLS) at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).

Responsibilities:

The Software Engineer participates in implementing and maintaining laboratory automation software that controls real-time HWIL simulation systems used to support the NASA Space Launch System program at MSFC. The incumbent collects, interprets and documents system requirements; participates in component, subsystem, and system concept designs; develops and recommends methods, tools and designs and participates as a member of a multifunctional laboratory automation development team. Some functions of the position are as follows:

  • Perform software systems engineering functions as required.
     
  • Analyze and develop software per customer requirements.
     
  • Implement source code per detailed designs.
     
  • Support software integration troubleshooting and bug-fix activities.
     
  • Develop and execute test plans and procedures.
     
  • Conduct and participate in design and code reviews.
     
  • Enter or update documentation into appropriate control systems.
     
  • Troubleshoot and correct test automation anomalies.
     
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance goals.
     
  • Produce documentation and user training materials to assist users in the operation of software.
     
 

Here's What You'll Need:

 

A degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field is required. Degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum of 9 years of experience; MS with at least 13 years of experience, or a BS with at least 15 years’ experience. 

Additional requirements and/or desired attributes:

  • Intermedia

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