Test Engineer - Automation & DoD Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Family focus

Culture of excellence

Dress code: Business casual

Training opportunities

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer for the Naval Sea Systems Command program at NSWC-Dahlgren, VA. You will design and maintain automated test scripts, develop test plans linked to requirements, and perform both manual and automated testing across multiple levels.

Candidates should have 2+ years in software testing, Linux experience, and strong communication skills. On-site, full-time role with US citizenship and an Active Secret Clearance preferred.

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 CCB activities.
• Interface directly and professionally with government customers daily.
• Occasionally present technical testing documentation.

Skills

Automation scripting

Linux

Test planning

Requirements traceability

C++ code review

Customer communication

Agile

Education

BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering or equivalent Navy experience

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer for the Naval Sea Systems Command program at NSWC-Dahlgren, VA. You will design and maintain automated test scripts, develop test plans linked to requirements, and perform both manual and automated testing across multiple levels.

Candidates should have 2+ years in software testing, Linux experience, and strong communication skills. On-site, full-time role with US citizenship and an Active Secret Clearance preferred.