On-Site Applied Mathematician for DoD Software Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

401(k) plan

Health coverage

Continuing Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist for on-site work with NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. You will design and run automated and manual tests, tie test cases to requirements, and collaborate with developers and government customers.

A Secret clearance and DoD testing background are highly preferred. The role emphasizes test automation, DOORS/Jira usage, Linux environments, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional applied mathematics or applied physics experience in support of engineering projects.
• 1+ years of software/systems testing experience or equivalent education; can be concurrent with applied math or applied physics experience.
• Familiarity reviewing C++ code.
• Experience using Linux systems.
• Demonstrated 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, Jira, 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

Applied math

Applied physics

Software testing

Test automation

C++

Linux

Requirements traceability

Communication

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist for on-site work with NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. You will design and run automated and manual tests, tie test cases to requirements, and collaborate with developers and government customers.

A Secret clearance and DoD testing background are highly preferred. The role emphasizes test automation, DOORS/Jira usage, Linux environments, and strong communication.