Automation Test Engineer – DoD, Linux, Secret Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

ESOP

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SimVentions in Dahlgren, VA is seeking a Test Engineer to join the SLBM team on-base. You will design and maintain automated test scripts, develop test plans linked to requirements, and perform manual and automated testing across levels, collaborating with developers and government customers to resolve defects.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of testing experience, is proficient with Linux, and can articulate issues clearly in daily interactions; U.S. citizenship and on-site work are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software/systems testing experience.
• Automation scripts or code experience.
• Comfortable reviewing C++ code.
• Experience using Linux systems.
• Proven ability to trace requirements to tests and track 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

Test automation

Linux

C++

Requirements traceability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions in Dahlgren, VA is seeking a Test Engineer to join the SLBM team on-base. You will design and maintain automated test scripts, develop test plans linked to requirements, and perform manual and automated testing across levels, collaborating with developers and government customers to resolve defects.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of testing experience, is proficient with Linux, and can articulate issues clearly in daily interactions; U.S. citizenship and on-site work are required.