Applied Mathematician – On-Site Testing & Automation

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

401(k) programs

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SimVentions is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist for a full-time on-site role at NSWC-Dahlgren. You will design automated test scripts, write test plans tied to requirements, and execute diverse testing while coordinating with government customers.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in applied math/physics, 1+ year in software testing, and proficiency in DOORS, Jira, and Linux. US citizenship and on-site work at NSWC-Dahlgren 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

Applied physics

Software testing

C++ familiarity

Linux experience

Requirements tracing

Communication skills

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 for a full-time on-site role at NSWC-Dahlgren. You will design automated test scripts, write test plans tied to requirements, and execute diverse testing while coordinating with government customers.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in applied math/physics, 1+ year in software testing, and proficiency in DOORS, Jira, and Linux. US citizenship and on-site work at NSWC-Dahlgren required.