Applied Mathematician: Test & Verification Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

ESOP

401(k) program

Education assistance

PTO & holidays

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWC Dahlgren Division SLBM team in a full-time, on-site role in Dahlgren, VA. You will design and execute automated and manual tests, link requirements to test cases, and collaborate with developers and government customers to resolve defects.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in applied math/physics, 1+ year in software testing, familiarity with C++, Linux, and strong communication skills. U.S.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional applied mathematics or applied physics experience.
• 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

Software testing

Test automation

Linux environments

Requirements traceability

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Tools

C++

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWC Dahlgren Division SLBM team in a full-time, on-site role in Dahlgren, VA. You will design and execute automated and manual tests, link requirements to test cases, and collaborate with developers and government customers to resolve defects.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in applied math/physics, 1+ year in software testing, familiarity with C++, Linux, and strong communication skills. U.S.