Automated Test Engineer - DoD Systems (On-Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Company events

Job summary

SimVentions is seeking a Test Engineer for its SLBM team at NSWC Dahlgren. You will design and maintain automated test scripts, write test plans mapped to requirements, and execute testing across levels, collaborating with developers and government customers to resolve defects.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in software testing, Linux experience, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time on-site role with a Secret clearance requirement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software/systems testing experience or equivalent education.
• Experience running/writing automation scripts or code.
• Comfortable reviewing C++ code.
• Experience using Linux systems.
• Proven analytical 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 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

Software testing

Automation scripting

C++ review

Linux usage

Requirements traceability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Computer Science or related

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions is seeking a Test Engineer for its SLBM team at NSWC Dahlgren. You will design and maintain automated test scripts, write test plans mapped to requirements, and execute testing across levels, collaborating with developers and government customers to resolve defects.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in software testing, Linux experience, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time on-site role with a Secret clearance requirement.