Automated Test Engineer — On-Site (Secret Clearance)

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

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Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in Dahlgren, VA.

The role involves designing and maintaining automated test scripts, writing test plans, and executing manual and automated tests in a government-facing environment. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in software testing, strong Linux and C++ review experience, and excellent communication skills for daily customer interaction.

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

Automation

Linux

C++

Traceability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in Dahlgren, VA.

The role involves designing and maintaining automated test scripts, writing test plans, and executing manual and automated tests in a government-facing environment. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in software testing, strong Linux and C++ review experience, and excellent communication skills for daily customer interaction.