Automated Test Engineer – DoD Systems (On‑Site Dahlgren)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Family focus

Culture of excellence

Open communication

Employee events

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to join the SLBM team at NSWC Dahlgren Division in Dahlgren, VA.

The role involves designing and maintaining automated test scripts, developing test plans and cases tied to requirements, and executing manual and automated testing across multiple levels in a government-focused environment. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of software/systems testing experience, proficiency in test automation and Linux, strong requirements traceability, and excellent

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software/systems testing experience or equivalent education.
• Experience running/writing automation scripts or code.
• Comfortably 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 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

Software testing

Automation scripting

C++ familiarity

Linux experience

Requirements traceability

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in CS/Software Eng/Cyber Security or equivalent Navy experience

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to join the SLBM team at NSWC Dahlgren Division in Dahlgren, VA.

The role involves designing and maintaining automated test scripts, developing test plans and cases tied to requirements, and executing manual and automated testing across multiple levels in a government-focused environment. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of software/systems testing experience, proficiency in test automation and Linux, strong requirements traceability, and excellent