Applied Mathematician: Naval Software Testing & Automation (Secret)

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Health coverage

Paid leave

Education assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

SimVentions, a Virginia-based engineering firm, is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWCDD SLBM program in a full-time, on-site role at NSWC-Dahlgren. You will design test plans, develop automated test scripts, execute tests, and collaborate with developers and government customers on software defects.

A BS in applied math/physics and 1+ years of testing experience are required.

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

Software testing

C++

Linux

Issue documentation

Requirements traceability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Applied Math/Physics

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions, a Virginia-based engineering firm, is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWCDD SLBM program in a full-time, on-site role at NSWC-Dahlgren. You will design test plans, develop automated test scripts, execute tests, and collaborate with developers and government customers on software defects.

A BS in applied math/physics and 1+ years of testing experience are required.