Test Engineer: Automated Testing for DoD Systems (On-Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Health, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

ESOP participation

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to join the NSWC Dahlgren Division-based SLBM team in Dahlgren, VA. You will design and maintain automated test scripts, write test plans, and execute manual and automated testing aligned to requirements.

The role requires 2+ years in software/systems testing, proficiency with Linux, and strong traceability skills. You will interact with developers and government customers, participate in Agile processes, and work on-site five days a week with on-base

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 environments

Requirements traceability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

DOORS

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer to join the NSWC Dahlgren Division-based SLBM team in Dahlgren, VA. You will design and maintain automated test scripts, write test plans, and execute manual and automated testing aligned to requirements.

The role requires 2+ years in software/systems testing, proficiency with Linux, and strong traceability skills. You will interact with developers and government customers, participate in Agile processes, and work on-site five days a week with on-base