Applied Mathematician & DoD Test Engineer (On-Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

ESOP

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Health savings account

Job summary

SimVentions in Dahlgren, VA is seeking an applied mathematician or applied physicist to support the SLBM team at NSWCDD. You will design test plans, develop automated tests, execute testing across levels, and interact with developers and government customers. A BS in applied math or engineering physics and 1+ years in software testing are expected.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen with an active security clearance or ability to obtain one, and willing to work on-site five days a week.

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/physics experience

Software testing

C++ review

Linux experience

Requirements traceability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions in Dahlgren, VA is seeking an applied mathematician or applied physicist to support the SLBM team at NSWCDD. You will design test plans, develop automated tests, execute testing across levels, and interact with developers and government customers. A BS in applied math or engineering physics and 1+ years in software testing are expected.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen with an active security clearance or ability to obtain one, and willing to work on-site five days a week.