Applied Mathematician - Testing & Verification (Secret)

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Family focus

Culture of excellence

Career development opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

SimVentions is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWCDD Dahlgren, VA team. The role focuses on designing test plans, developing automated/manual tests, and collaborating with government customers to resolve defects. The candidate should have 2+ years in applied math/physics and 1+ year in software testing, with Linux proficiency.

U.S. citizenship and on-site 5-day workweek are required. Security clearance is required for access to classified information.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of applied mathematics or applied physics experience.
• 1+ years of software/systems testing experience.
• Familiarity with 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 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 with developers for rapid resolution.
• Review peers’ test documentation and provide constructive feedback.
• Participate in Agile Sprint meetings and CCB activities.
• Interface directly with government customers daily.
• Occasionally present technical testing documentation.

Skills

Applied mathematics

Applied physics

Software testing

Linux

Requirements tracing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the NSWCDD Dahlgren, VA team. The role focuses on designing test plans, developing automated/manual tests, and collaborating with government customers to resolve defects. The candidate should have 2+ years in applied math/physics and 1+ year in software testing, with Linux proficiency.

U.S. citizenship and on-site 5-day workweek are required. Security clearance is required for access to classified information.