Applied Mathematician - Test Automation (Secret Clearance)

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Health coverage

Education assistance

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. in Dahlgren, VA, is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the SLBM team on-site at NSWCDD. The role entails designing automated tests, writing plans tied to requirements, and collaborating with developers and government customers to resolve defects.

Candidates should have a BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics, 2+ years in applied math/physics, and 1+ years in software testing or related education. A Secret clearance is 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 related education; can be concurrent with math/physics work.
• Familiarity reviewing C++ code and using Linux environments.
• Strong requirements traceability and ability to document complex issues clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to customers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Write detailed test plans, test descriptions, and test cases tied to requirements.
• Execute manual and automated testing (static, dynamic, integration, system-level).
• Perform requirements traceability using DOORS, Jira, and other tools.
• Identify, document, and track software defects; collaborate with developers for rapid resolution.
• Review peers’ test documentation and provide constructive feedback.
• Participate in Agile Sprint meetings and CCB activities.
• Interface with government customers daily and present testing documentation as needed.

Skills

Applied mathematics

Applied physics

C++

Linux

Test automation

Requirements traceability

Communication

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Linux

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. in Dahlgren, VA, is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the SLBM team on-site at NSWCDD. The role entails designing automated tests, writing plans tied to requirements, and collaborating with developers and government customers to resolve defects.

Candidates should have a BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics, 2+ years in applied math/physics, and 1+ years in software testing or related education. A Secret clearance is required.