Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester -Junior

Vets Hired; Patuxent (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired in Maryland invites applications for a verification and accreditation specialist to support modeling and simulation software. You will work with engineers, analysts, and SMEs to verify performance, review data, and prepare technical documentation ensuring compliance with DoD requirements.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in physics or engineering, the ability to obtain DoD clearance, strong analytical and communication skills, and the discipline to manage multiple tasks while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required DoD security clearance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Experience following technical procedures with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and VV&A methodologies.
• Experience supporting Modeling & Simulation (M&S) projects.
• Experience with automated testing.
• Knowledge of C++, Python, HTML, scripting, or databases.
• DoD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support VV&A activities for Modeling & Simulation software.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, analysts, and subject matter experts.
• Review test data and analyze results.
• Prepare technical reports, VV&A plans, and documentation.
• Assist in defining simulation requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Conduct risk assessments and support accreditation activities.
• Identify discrepancies, issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support automated testing and validation processes.
• Communicate technical findings with project teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

DoD security clearance

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

C++

Python

HTML

Scripting

Databases

Job description

Job Summary

Support Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) activities for complex Modeling & Simulation (M&S) software. Collaborate with engineers, software developers, analysts, and subject matter experts to verify system performance, analyze results, prepare technical documentation, conduct risk assessments, and support testing activities to ensure simulation systems meet operational and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) activities for Modeling & Simulation software.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, analysts, and subject matter experts.
• Review test data and perform detailed analysis of results.
• Prepare technical reports, VV&A plans, and documentation.
• Assist in defining simulation requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Conduct risk assessments and support accreditation activities.
• Identify discrepancies, issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support automated testing and validation processes.
• Communicate technical findings with project teams and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required DoD security clearance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Experience following technical procedures with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and VV&A methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Modeling & Simulation (M&S) projects.
• Experience with automated testing.
• Knowledge of C++, Python, HTML, scripting, or databases.
• DoD experience is a plus.