Test Engineer: Automated DoD Systems (On‑Site)

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive 401(k)

Job summary

SimVentions is seeking a Test Engineer to join the SLBM team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in Dahlgren, VA.

This full-time, on-site role involves designing and maintaining automated test scripts, developing detailed test plans and cases tied to requirements, and executing manual and automated testing across multiple levels in collaboration with developers and government customers.

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

Test automation

Linux

C++

Requirements traceability

Communication

Teamwork

Security clearance

Education

BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Cyber Security

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions is seeking a Test Engineer to join the SLBM team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in Dahlgren, VA.

This full-time, on-site role involves designing and maintaining automated test scripts, developing detailed test plans and cases tied to requirements, and executing manual and automated testing across multiple levels in collaboration with developers and government customers.