Applied Mathematician for DoD Software Testing (On-Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

401(k) programs

Continuing Education Assistance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability coverage

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. seeks an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWCDD Dahlgren team. You will design automated test scripts, write test plans, and perform manual and automated testing across levels, collaborating with developers and government customers.

A BS in applied math/engineering physics and 1+ years in testing are required. The role is on-site, requires U.S. citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance, and offers compensation in the $70k–$98k range with benefits

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 / systems testing

Reviewing C++ code

Linux environments

Defect identification / resolution

Requirements to test artifacts

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork & multi-tasking

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. seeks an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWCDD Dahlgren team. You will design automated test scripts, write test plans, and perform manual and automated testing across levels, collaborating with developers and government customers.

A BS in applied math/engineering physics and 1+ years in testing are required. The role is on-site, requires U.S. citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance, and offers compensation in the $70k–$98k range with benefits