Applied Mathematician: Defense Software Test (On-Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Counselors

Health Accounts

FSAs

Life Insurance

Education Assistance

PTO/Holidays/Leave

EAP

Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division project in Dahlgren, VA.

You will design and execute automated and manual tests, tying test cases to requirements, and interfacing with government customers daily. The role requires 2+ years in applied math/physics and 1+ years in software testing, with Linux experience and C++ familiarity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional applied mathematics or applied physics experience in support of engineering projects.
• 1+ years of 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 Math

Applied Physics

C++ familiarity

Linux

Test automation

Requirements traceability

Communication

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 for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division project in Dahlgren, VA.

You will design and execute automated and manual tests, tying test cases to requirements, and interfacing with government customers daily. The role requires 2+ years in applied math/physics and 1+ years in software testing, with Linux experience and C++ familiarity.