Applied Mathematician for Defense Software Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

ESOP

401(k) programs

Health Savings/Health Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Benefit Program

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. in Dahlgren, VA, is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the SLBM team on-site at NSWCDD.

You will design test plans, develop automated tests, execute testing across levels, and work with government customers to resolve defects. The ideal candidate has BS in applied math/engineering physics, 2+ years in applied math/physics and 1+ years in software testing, experience with Linux, DOORS/Jira, strong communication, and willingness to work 5 days on-site.

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

Linux

Test Automation

Software Testing

Requirements Traceability

Customer Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Applied Math

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. in Dahlgren, VA, is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the SLBM team on-site at NSWCDD.

You will design test plans, develop automated tests, execute testing across levels, and work with government customers to resolve defects. The ideal candidate has BS in applied math/engineering physics, 2+ years in applied math/physics and 1+ years in software testing, experience with Linux, DOORS/Jira, strong communication, and willingness to work 5 days on-site.