Automation Test Engineer – DoD Systems (On-Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Family focus

Culture of excellence

Dress code: Business casual

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

SimVentions is seeking a Test Engineer for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division in Dahlgren, VA. The role focuses on designing and maintaining automated test scripts, and executing manual and automated testing across multiple levels. Candidates should have 2+ years in software testing, Linux experience, and excellent communication for customer interactions.

U.S. citizenship and willingness to work on-site 5 days/week are required, with an ACTIVE Secret Clearance and

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 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 scripting

Linux environments

C++ review

Requirements tracing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in CS/SE

Navy experience

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions is seeking a Test Engineer for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division in Dahlgren, VA. The role focuses on designing and maintaining automated test scripts, and executing manual and automated testing across multiple levels. Candidates should have 2+ years in software testing, Linux experience, and excellent communication for customer interactions.

U.S. citizenship and willingness to work on-site 5 days/week are required, with an ACTIVE Secret Clearance and