Applied Mathematician – Automated Testing & QA (On‑Site)

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Competitive 401(k) plan

Health, vision, dental coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Training and education assistance

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWCDD SLBM team on-site at NSWC-Dahlgren, VA. Develop and execute automated and manual tests, ensure traceability to requirements, and interact with government customers daily.

The candidate should have 2+ years in applied math/physics, 1+ year in software testing, C++ familiarity, and Linux experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years professional applied math or applied physics experience in support of engineering projects.
• 1+ years software/systems testing experience or equivalent education; can be concurrent with applied math or applied physics experience
• Familiarity reviewing C++ code
• Experience using Linux systems
• Demonstrated ability to find, document, and help resolve complex software issues
• Experience linking requirements to test cases and managing test artifacts
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to customers
• Strong teamwork and the ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks
• Write detailed test plans, test descriptions, and test cases tied directly to requirements
• Execute manual and automated testing (static, dynamic, integration, and system-level)
• Perform requirements traceability using DOORS, Jira, and other tools
• Identify, document, and track software defects; collaborate closely with developers for rapid resolution
• Review peers’ test documentation and provide constructive feedback
• Participate in Agile Sprint meetings and Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities
• Interface directly and professionally with government customers daily
• Occasionally present technical testing documentation

Skills

Applied Mathematics

Applied Physics

Software testing

C++ familiarity

Linux environments

Requirements traceability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions, Inc is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWCDD SLBM team on-site at NSWC-Dahlgren, VA. Develop and execute automated and manual tests, ensure traceability to requirements, and interact with government customers daily.

The candidate should have 2+ years in applied math/physics, 1+ year in software testing, C++ familiarity, and Linux experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Security clearance is required.