Applied Mathematician - On-Site Systems Testing for DoD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

ESOP

401(k) program

Retirement counseling

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Continuing Education Assistance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWCDD SLBM team at NSWC Dahlgren, VA. You will design and execute automated and manual tests, connect tests to requirements, and collaborate with developers and government customers to resolve defects.

The ideal candidate has a BS in applied math/physics and 1+ years in software testing, with Linux proficiency and experience in test automation. U.S. citizenship and on-site work at Dahlgren are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional applied mathematics or applied physics experience in engineering projects.
• 1+ years of software/systems testing experience or equivalent education; may be concurrent with applied math/physics.
• 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 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 with developers for rapid resolution.
• Review peers’ test documentation and provide constructive feedback.
• Participate in Agile Sprint meetings and CCB activities.
• Interface directly with government customers daily.
• Occasionally present technical testing documentation.

Skills

Applied math/physics

Test automation

Linux

C++ review

Requirements tracing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions, Inc is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWCDD SLBM team at NSWC Dahlgren, VA. You will design and execute automated and manual tests, connect tests to requirements, and collaborate with developers and government customers to resolve defects.

The ideal candidate has a BS in applied math/physics and 1+ years in software testing, with Linux proficiency and experience in test automation. U.S. citizenship and on-site work at Dahlgren are required.