Test Engineer – Automated QA for DoD Systems (On‑Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

401(k) programs

Education assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SimVentions is seeking a Test Engineer to join the NSWC Dahlgren Division team on-site in Virginia. The role focuses on designing and maintaining automated test scripts, writing test plans, and executing comprehensive testing across multiple levels while working with developers and government customers to resolve defects.

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

Qualifications

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

Software testing

Automation scripts

C++ code review

Linux systems

Analytical thinking

Requirements traceability

Communication

Teamwork & multitasking

Education

BS in CS/Software Eng/Cyber Security

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions is seeking a Test Engineer to join the NSWC Dahlgren Division team on-site in Virginia. The role focuses on designing and maintaining automated test scripts, writing test plans, and executing comprehensive testing across multiple levels while working with developers and government customers to resolve defects.

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