Test Engineer - Automation & DoD Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

401(k) and ESOP

Paid time off and holidays

Education assistance

Employee support programs

Job summary

SimVentions is seeking a Test Engineer to join the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) team in Dahlgren, VA. You will design and maintain automated test scripts, develop test plans, and execute manual and automated testing across levels, interfacing with developers and government customers daily.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of software testing experience, Linux proficiency, and strong requirements traceability. This full-time, on-site role requires U.S.

Qualifications

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

Software testing

Automation scripts

C++ familiarity

Linux

Requirements traceability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in CS/SE or equivalent Navy experience

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions is seeking a Test Engineer to join the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) team in Dahlgren, VA. You will design and maintain automated test scripts, develop test plans, and execute manual and automated testing across levels, interfacing with developers and government customers daily.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of software testing experience, Linux proficiency, and strong requirements traceability. This full-time, on-site role requires U.S.