Applied Mathematician - Test Automation for DoD Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

ESOP

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SimVentions seeks an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWCDD SLBM team in Dahlgren, VA. This full-time, on-site role designs test plans, executes manual and automated testing, and collaborates with developers and government customers to resolve software defects.

Requirements include a BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics, 2+ years in applied math/physics for engineering, 1+ years in software testing, familiarity with C++, Linux, and DOORS/Jira. 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

Test automation

Linux

Software testing

Requirements traceability

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions seeks an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWCDD SLBM team in Dahlgren, VA. This full-time, on-site role designs test plans, executes manual and automated testing, and collaborates with developers and government customers to resolve software defects.

Requirements include a BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics, 2+ years in applied math/physics for engineering, 1+ years in software testing, familiarity with C++, Linux, and DOORS/Jira. U.S.