Applied Mathematician for DoD Software Testing & QA

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Job summary

SimVentions is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWCDD Dahlgren-on-site team. You will design and execute automated and manual tests, tie test cases to requirements, and interact with government customers daily.

A BS in applied math/physics and 2+ years of relevant experience are required, with Linux and C++ familiarity preferred. The role emphasizes test automation, requirements traceability, and collaborative problem solving in a DoD environment, with on-site

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional applied mathematics or applied physics experience.
• 1+ years of software/systems testing experience or equivalent education.
• 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 mathematics

Software testing

Test automation

Linux environments

Requirements traceability

Customer interaction

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWCDD Dahlgren-on-site team. You will design and execute automated and manual tests, tie test cases to requirements, and interact with government customers daily.

A BS in applied math/physics and 2+ years of relevant experience are required, with Linux and C++ familiarity preferred. The role emphasizes test automation, requirements traceability, and collaborative problem solving in a DoD environment, with on-site