Applied Mathematician: Test Automation for DoD Systems

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWCDD Dahlgren-based SLBM team in Dahlgren, VA. This full-time on-base role involves designing test plans, executing automated/manual testing, and coordinating with government customers to resolve defects.

A BS in applied math/physics and coding exposure are required, with 1+ years in testing and strong traceability skills. The projected annual compensation range is $70,000–$98,000 (USD).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional applied mathematics or applied physics experience in engineering projects
• 1+ years of software/systems testing experience or equivalent education
• 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

Test automation

Linux

Requirements traceability

Communication

Teamwork

Customer interaction

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 Dahlgren-based SLBM team in Dahlgren, VA. This full-time on-base role involves designing test plans, executing automated/manual testing, and coordinating with government customers to resolve defects.

A BS in applied math/physics and coding exposure are required, with 1+ years in testing and strong traceability skills. The projected annual compensation range is $70,000–$98,000 (USD).