Applied Mathematician - Software Test & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Health coverage

Paid time off

Education assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Retirement planning

Job summary

SimVentions, consistently voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work, seeks an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist for the NSWC Dahlgren Division on-site in Dahlgren, VA. You will develop test plans, execute testing, and collaborate with developers and government customers to resolve defects.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in applied math/physics, 1+ year testing experience, Linux proficiency, and strong communication skills. U.S. citizenship and willingness to work on-site 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 mathematics

Applied physics

Software testing

C++ familiarity

Linux

Requirements traceability

Customer communication

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions, consistently voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work, seeks an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist for the NSWC Dahlgren Division on-site in Dahlgren, VA. You will develop test plans, execute testing, and collaborate with developers and government customers to resolve defects.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in applied math/physics, 1+ year testing experience, Linux proficiency, and strong communication skills. U.S. citizenship and willingness to work on-site are required.