Junior Software Engineer — DoD Clearance Eligible
Amentum
Sacramento, CA · Posted November 5, 2026
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Amentum has filed 7 layoff notices in the last twelve months, covering 370 workers, most recently September 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
About the job
Amentum is seeking a Software Engineer Junior to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC). You will develop, test, and maintain software under the guidance of senior engineers, write clean, efficient code, and participate in code reviews with cross‑functional teams...