Automation Test Engineer – DoD Systems (On-Site, Secret)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Education Assistance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SimVentions, a company known for supporting U.S. military projects, seeks a Test Engineer to join the NSWCDD Dahlgren, VA team. You will design automated tests, write test plans, and execute tests across levels, interfacing with government customers daily and presenting findings when needed.

The role requires 2+ years of software testing, automation experience, and proficiency with Linux. An active Secret clearance is required, and U.S. citizenship is a must.

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

2+ years testing

Automation testing

Linux

Requirements traceability

Customer communication

Education

BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering or Navy experience

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions, a company known for supporting U.S. military projects, seeks a Test Engineer to join the NSWCDD Dahlgren, VA team. You will design automated tests, write test plans, and execute tests across levels, interfacing with government customers daily and presenting findings when needed.

The role requires 2+ years of software testing, automation experience, and proficiency with Linux. An active Secret clearance is required, and U.S. citizenship is a must.