Applied Mathematician: Software Test Engineer for DoD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Health Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

SimVentions, consistently voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work, seeks an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist for our NSWC Dahlgren-based SLBM team in Dahlgren, VA. The role emphasizes developing test plans, executing manual and automated testing across levels, and collaborating with government customers to resolve defects.

Ideal candidates have a BS in applied math/physics, some coding experience, and 1+ years in software testing, with proficiency in test automation and Linux. U.S.

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/physics experience

Testing/QA experience

C++ familiarity

Linux familiarity

Requirements traceability

Communication skills

Teamwork

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 our NSWC Dahlgren-based SLBM team in Dahlgren, VA. The role emphasizes developing test plans, executing manual and automated testing across levels, and collaborating with government customers to resolve defects.

Ideal candidates have a BS in applied math/physics, some coding experience, and 1+ years in software testing, with proficiency in test automation and Linux. U.S.