Applied Mathematician: DoD Testing & Automation (On‑Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

ESOP

Competitive 401(k)

Retirement planning and counseling

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance and disability

Continuing Education Assistance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate events and team activities

Job summary

SimVentions seeks an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWCDD SLBM team at NSWC Dahlgren Division in Dahlgren, VA. Focus on designing test plans, writing automated tests, and collaborating with government customers to resolve defects.

Requires 2+ years in applied math/physics and 1+ years in software testing; on-site work and US citizenship with an active security clearance preferred. The role emphasizes DOORS, Jira, and Linux environments, with opportunities to present

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 and 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

Software testing

C++ familiarity

Linux

Requirements tracing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions seeks an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWCDD SLBM team at NSWC Dahlgren Division in Dahlgren, VA. Focus on designing test plans, writing automated tests, and collaborating with government customers to resolve defects.

Requires 2+ years in applied math/physics and 1+ years in software testing; on-site work and US citizenship with an active security clearance preferred. The role emphasizes DOORS, Jira, and Linux environments, with opportunities to present