Secret-Clearance Defense Test Engineer – Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

ESOP

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to join the NSWC Dahlgren Division SLBM team in Dahlgren, VA. You will design and maintain automated test scripts, develop test plans tied to requirements, and execute manual and automated testing across levels while collaborating with developers and government customers to resolve defects.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of software/testing experience, proficiency in test automation, Linux environments, and strong requirements traceability. U.S.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software/systems testing experience or equivalent education
• Experience running/writing automation scripts or code
• Comfortablility 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

Test automation

Linux

Requirements tracing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in CS/Software Eng/Cyber Security

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to join the NSWC Dahlgren Division SLBM team in Dahlgren, VA. You will design and maintain automated test scripts, develop test plans tied to requirements, and execute manual and automated testing across levels while collaborating with developers and government customers to resolve defects.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of software/testing experience, proficiency in test automation, Linux environments, and strong requirements traceability. U.S.