Applied Mathematician: DoD Software Testing & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

ESOP

401(k)

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. seeks an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the SLBM team at NSWC Dahlgren Division in Dahlgren, VA.

This full-time, on-base role designs test plans, executes manual and automated testing, and collaborates with developers and government customers to resolve software defects. The ideal candidate has a BS in applied math or physics, 1+ years in software testing, proficiency in test automation and Linux, strong requirements traceability, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• 2+ years in applied mathematics or physics on engineering projects.
• 1+ years of software/systems testing or related education.
• Familiarity with reviewing C++ code and Linux environments.
• Strong requirements traceability and ability to communicate with customers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Applied mathematics

Applied physics

Software testing

C++ familiarity

Linux

Requirements traceability

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. seeks an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the SLBM team at NSWC Dahlgren Division in Dahlgren, VA.

This full-time, on-base role designs test plans, executes manual and automated testing, and collaborates with developers and government customers to resolve software defects. The ideal candidate has a BS in applied math or physics, 1+ years in software testing, proficiency in test automation and Linux, strong requirements traceability, and excellent communication