Applied Mathematician — Test Automation Specialist

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

401(k) programs

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. seeks an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join its NSWCDD Dahlgren team for on-site testing, requirements tracing, and collaboration with developers and government customers.

The role emphasizes test automation, Linux environments, and DoD-aligned processes. The candidate should have a BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics, 2+ years in the field, 1+ year of software testing, C++ familiarity, and strong communication skills; 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 math/physics

Software testing

C++ familiarity

Linux experience

Test artifacts & traceability

Communication skills

Teamwork & multitasking

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. seeks an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join its NSWCDD Dahlgren team for on-site testing, requirements tracing, and collaboration with developers and government customers.

The role emphasizes test automation, Linux environments, and DoD-aligned processes. The candidate should have a BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics, 2+ years in the field, 1+ year of software testing, C++ familiarity, and strong communication skills; U.S.