Applied Mathematician for DoD Test Automation (On-Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive 401(k) programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SimVentions is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the SLBM team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division in Dahlgren, VA. This full-time, on-site role focuses on designing test plans and executing manual and automated testing while collaborating with developers and government customers.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in applied math/physics, 1+ year in software testing, familiarity with C++, Linux, and strong requirements traceability, plus excellent

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional applied mathematics or applied physics experience in 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 mathematics

Applied physics

Software testing

Test automation

Requirements traceability

Communication

Teamwork

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 SLBM team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division in Dahlgren, VA. This full-time, on-site role focuses on designing test plans and executing manual and automated testing while collaborating with developers and government customers.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in applied math/physics, 1+ year in software testing, familiarity with C++, Linux, and strong requirements traceability, plus excellent