Applied Mathematician: Testing & Automation Specialist

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive 401(k) programs

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Jury Duty Leave

Military Leave

Job summary

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

Candidates should have BS in applied math or physics, 2+ years in math/physics and 1+ years testing, Linux proficiency, and strong communication. 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

Linux

Requirements traceability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

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

Candidates should have BS in applied math or physics, 2+ years in math/physics and 1+ years testing, Linux proficiency, and strong communication. U.S.