On-Site DoD Testing Mathematician (Applied Math)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

401(k)

Health coverage

Education support

PTO & Holidays

Family-friendly culture

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc seeks an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the SLBM program at NSWCDD Dahlgren, VA. You will design tests, write plans, and execute manual and automated testing with DOORS/Jira/Git in a Linux environment.

The role requires a BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics, 1+ years of software testing, and U.S. citizenship with an active Secret Clearance. On-site 5 days/week at Dahlgren, with strong collaboration across teams.

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 mathematics

Applied physics

C++ familiarity

Linux

Test automation

Requirements traceability

Customer interaction

Education

BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions, Inc seeks an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the SLBM program at NSWCDD Dahlgren, VA. You will design tests, write plans, and execute manual and automated testing with DOORS/Jira/Git in a Linux environment.

The role requires a BS in Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics, 1+ years of software testing, and U.S. citizenship with an active Secret Clearance. On-site 5 days/week at Dahlgren, with strong collaboration across teams.