Applied Mathematician & Test Engineer (On-Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Health coverage

401(k)

Job summary

SimVentions is an employee-owned defense contractor seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the SLBM team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division in Dahlgren, VA. This full-time, on-site role focuses on designing test plans, executing automated and manual testing, and collaborating with developers and government customers to resolve software defects.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics, 2+ years in applied math/physics,

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

Applied physics

C++ familiarity

Linux experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions is an employee-owned defense contractor seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the SLBM team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division in Dahlgren, VA. This full-time, on-site role focuses on designing test plans, executing automated and manual testing, and collaborating with developers and government customers to resolve software defects.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics, 2+ years in applied math/physics,