On-Site Test Engineer for DoD Automation & Linux

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

401(k) plans

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

SimVentions is seeking a Test Engineer to join the SLBM team at NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. The role focuses on designing and maintaining automated test scripts, writing detailed test plans, and executing both manual and automated tests while collaborating with developers and customers.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in software/test experience, strong Linux and C++ familiarity, and excellent communication skills to present findings to customers. U.S. citizenship and on-site work are required.

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 testing

Linux

C++ review

Requirements tracing

Communication

Teamwork

Test automation

Education

BS degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Cyber Security or equivalent Navy experience

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions is seeking a Test Engineer to join the SLBM team at NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. The role focuses on designing and maintaining automated test scripts, writing detailed test plans, and executing both manual and automated tests while collaborating with developers and customers.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in software/test experience, strong Linux and C++ familiarity, and excellent communication skills to present findings to customers. U.S. citizenship and on-site work are required.